How far is Mount Wolf, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Wolf, PA to Allentown, PA is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
89.58 mi
01h 48m
Flight
74.2 mi
119.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.2 mi
Kilometers
119.41 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.58 mi
Kilometers
144.16 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Wolf
Sun, Apr 19, 4:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Wolf
2026-04-19T12:25
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Wolf
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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Mount Wolf
45.6 mi
00h 54m
To Allentown
44 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 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 Mount Wolf and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Wolf and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Street

    39 m · 10 sec · North 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1754 ft · 60 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Sherman Street Extension

    3.7 mi · 7 min · North Sherman Street Extension

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Zion Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Mount Zion Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    19.6 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

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

    829 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  28. 28

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
30.5 mi · 34%
US 30 East
21.3 mi · 24%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 13%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 7%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 6%
North Sherman Street Extension
3.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 30 East

Merge slight left

20.9 mi · 00h 29m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
74.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
00h 54m from Mount Wolf
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Mount Wolf 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 Mount Wolf to Allentown?

The road trip is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Mount Wolf and 44 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Mount Wolf and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Adamstown, 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 Adamstown.

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Wolf and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 74.2 mi (119.41 km).

Mount Wolf

#1 Mount Wolf

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,380
Coordinates40.0631500, -76.7038600
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: North 4th Street (-76.704, 40.063229)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.97 L · about $12.91
Round trip
$25.82
6.32 gal · 23.94 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.91 $25.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.53 $29.07
Premium $4.95 $15.65 $31.31
Diesel $5.98 $18.90 $37.79

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 Mount Wolf and Allentown. The current time is 12:25:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.