How far is New Garden, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from New Garden, PA to Allentown, PA is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
84.28 mi
01h 34m
Flight
56.58 mi
91.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.58 mi
Kilometers
91.06 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.28 mi
Kilometers
135.63 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 PM EDT
Return by in New Garden
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Garden
2026-04-18T20:44
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Garden
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
Plymouth Meeting
PA

Census designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From New Garden
42.6 mi
00h 47m
To Allentown
41.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Garden and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Newark Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Newark Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Baltimore Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Baltimore Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on West Cypress Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Cypress Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Baltimore Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Baltimore Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lenape Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lenape Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Street Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Street Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wilmington Pike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wilmington Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, Downingtown

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown

    2275 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Garden 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 44%
US 202 North
18.2 mi · 22%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
7.33 mi · 9%
Street Road
5.53 mi · 7%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 4%
West Cypress Street
2.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
56.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth Meeting
00h 47m from New Garden
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Garden and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Garden to Allentown?

The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Plymouth Meeting is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from New Garden and 41.6 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.14 one way or $24.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Garden and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth Meeting

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Plymouth Meeting and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth Meeting.

RAIL

Ardmore

11 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Paoli

19 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Garden and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 56.58 mi (91.06 km).

New Garden

#1 New Garden

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population12,237
Coordinates39.8142800, -75.7521600
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark Road (-75.752063, 39.814289)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.26 L · about $12.14
Round trip
$24.27
5.94 gal · 22.52 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.14 $24.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.66 $27.32
Premium $4.95 $14.71 $29.43
Diesel $5.98 $17.76 $35.52

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 New Garden and Allentown. The current time is 20:44:09.

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.