How far is North Wales, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from North Wales, PA to Allentown, PA is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.29 mi
00h 44m
Flight
29.64 mi
47.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.64 mi
Kilometers
47.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.29 mi
Kilometers
60.02 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 9:09 AM EDT
Return by in North Wales
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Wales
2026-04-19T08:24
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 9:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Wales
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Trumbauersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From North Wales
18.6 mi
00h 22m
To Allentown
18.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
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 North Wales and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Wales and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on East Walnut Street

    6 m · 4 sec · East Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    877 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Sumneytown Pike

    4 mi · 9 min · North Sumneytown Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 476, PATP

    2199 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    26.5 mi · 28 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Wales 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
26.5 mi · 71%
North Sumneytown Pike
4.04 mi · 11%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 10%
PA 309 South
0.96 mi · 3%
I 78
0.66 mi · 2%
I 476
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

26.5 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbauersville
00h 22m from North Wales
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Wales 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 North Wales to Allentown?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from North Wales and 18.6 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Wales and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

42 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

45 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Wales and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 29.64 mi (47.7 km).

North Wales

#1 North Wales

Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,257
Coordinates40.2109400, -75.2782300
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: East Walnut Street (-75.278251, 40.210947)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.95 $6.54 $13.08
Diesel $5.98 $7.89 $15.79

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 North Wales and Allentown. The current time is 08:24:43.

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.