How far is Muhlenberg, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Muhlenberg, PA to Allentown, PA is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
32.05 mi
00h 47m
Flight
28.25 mi
45.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.25 mi
Kilometers
45.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.05 mi
Kilometers
51.58 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM EDT
Return by in Muhlenberg
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muhlenberg
2026-04-22T20:47
Arrive Allentown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muhlenberg
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
Kutztown
PA

City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Muhlenberg
16 mi
00h 23m
To Allentown
16 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bellevue Avenue

    1314 ft · 39 sec · West Bellevue Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Bellevue Avenue

    2095 ft · 50 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Muhlenberg 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 36%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 19%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 18%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 8%
West Hamilton Boulevard
2.05 mi · 6%
North 5th Street Highway
1.47 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Kutztown Road

Keep slight left

8.74 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kutztown
00h 23m from Muhlenberg
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Kutztown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Muhlenberg and 16 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kutztown

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

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

RAIL

Exton

57 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

58 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

58 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

59 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muhlenberg and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 28.25 mi (45.46 km).

Muhlenberg

#1 Muhlenberg

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population20,331
Coordinates40.3831500, -75.9388200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: West Bellevue Avenue (-75.93882, 40.383153)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.62 $9.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.20 $10.39
Premium $4.95 $5.60 $11.20
Diesel $5.98 $6.76 $13.51

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Muhlenberg and Allentown. The current time is 20:47:46.

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.