How far is Maytown, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Maytown, PA to Allentown, PA is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.66 mi
01h 42m
Flight
68.29 mi
109.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.29 mi
Kilometers
109.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.66 mi
Kilometers
131.42 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 5:01 AM EDT
Return by in Maytown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maytown
2026-04-19T03:19
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 5:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maytown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mohnton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Maytown
40.6 mi
00h 51m
To Allentown
41.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maytown and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maytown and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Square

    19 m · 1 sec · Center Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto South River Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Maytown Road

    3071 ft · 56 sec · Maytown Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto River Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Chickies Hill Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Chickies Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    648 ft · 15 sec · North 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    146 m · 21 sec · Cedar Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    80 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto US 30 East: Lancaster

    807 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    19.6 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

    829 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 46 sec · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  32. 32

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maytown and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
36 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
30.5 mi · 37%
US 30 East
12.3 mi · 15%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 14%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 7%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 7%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 222 North

Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

19.6 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
68.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mohnton
00h 51m from Maytown
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Maytown and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maytown to Allentown?

The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mohnton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Maytown and 41.1 miles from Allentown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Maytown and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Mohnton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mohnton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mohnton.

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Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

37 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Lancaster station

38 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Downingtown

39 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maytown and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 68.29 mi (109.9 km).

Maytown

#1 Maytown

Town

Population3,824
Coordinates40.0753700, -76.5821900
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Square (-76.582223, 40.075319)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.91 L · about $11.77
Round trip
$23.54
5.76 gal · 21.82 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.77 $23.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.25 $26.49
Premium $4.95 $14.27 $28.54
Diesel $5.98 $17.22 $34.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Maytown and Allentown. The current time is 03:19:40.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.