How far is Narberth, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Narberth, PA to Allentown, PA is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.36 mi
01h 06m
Flight
43.19 mi
69.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.19 mi
Kilometers
69.5 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.36 mi
Kilometers
85.87 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in Narberth
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Narberth
2026-04-19T03:18
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Narberth
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
Franconia
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Narberth
28.1 mi
00h 33m
To Allentown
25.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Narberth and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    40 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Narberth Avenue

    123 m · 18 sec · North Narberth Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Woodbine Avenue

    1333 ft · 1 min · Woodbine Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue

    527 ft · 20 sec · Montgomery Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Meeting House Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Meeting House Lane

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Levering Mill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Levering Mill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Belmont Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Belmont Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 West

    627 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    3232 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    37.5 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Narberth 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.5 mi · 70%
Schuylkill Expressway
5.91 mi · 11%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 7%
Mid-County Expressway
3.43 mi · 6%
PA 309 South
0.96 mi · 2%
West Levering Mill Road
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 33m from Narberth
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Narberth 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 Narberth to Allentown?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Narberth and 25.3 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Franconia

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

34 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

39 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Narberth and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 43.19 mi (69.5 km).

Narberth

#1 Narberth

Town and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales

Population4,293
Coordinates40.0084500, -75.2604600
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.260461, 40.008453)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $7.68
Round trip
$15.36
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.68 $15.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.65 $17.29
Premium $4.95 $9.31 $18.63
Diesel $5.98 $11.24 $22.48

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 Narberth and Allentown. The current time is 03:18:38.

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.