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

The driving distance from New Hope, PA to Allentown, PA is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
43.74 mi
01h 14m
Flight
32.96 mi
53.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.96 mi
Kilometers
53.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.74 mi
Kilometers
70.4 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:07 AM EDT
Return by in New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 7:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hope
2026-04-19T04:52
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

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

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States

From New Hope
20.3 mi
00h 37m
To Allentown
23.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°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 New Hope and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Bridge Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lower York Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Lower York Road

  3. 3

    Continue on York Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · York Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Swamp Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · East Swamp Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Dublin Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Dublin Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1579 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Doylestown Pike

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Doylestown Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on West Dublin Pike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Dublin Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on East Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Doylestown Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on East Broad Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · East Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North West End Boulevard

    9.2 mi · 15 min · North West End Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Susquehanna Street

    760 ft · 13 sec · West Susquehanna Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South 5th Street

    1731 ft · 29 sec · South 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Auburn Street

    555 ft · 13 sec · West Auburn Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lehigh Street

    2094 ft · 43 sec · Lehigh Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Tilghman Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tilghman Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hope 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North West End Boulevard
9.25 mi · 21%
East Swamp Road
5.4 mi · 12%
Doylestown Pike
4.04 mi · 9%
Lower York Road
3.64 mi · 8%
East Broad Street
3.54 mi · 8%
West Dublin Pike
2.32 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North West End Boulevard

Turn right onto North West End Boulevard

9.25 mi · 00h 15m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perkasie
00h 37m from New Hope
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving New Hope 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 New Hope to Allentown?

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Perkasie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from New Hope and 23.4 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Perkasie

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

40 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

41 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

43 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

44 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 32.96 mi (53.05 km).

New Hope

#1 New Hope

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population2,531
Coordinates40.3642700, -74.9512800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: East Bridge Street (-74.951312, 40.3644)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.84 L · about $6.29
Round trip
$12.58
3.08 gal · 11.68 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.29 $12.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.08 $14.16
Premium $4.95 $7.63 $15.26
Diesel $5.98 $9.21 $18.42

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 Hope and Allentown. The current time is 04:52:44.

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.