How far is Oley, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Oley, PA to Allentown, PA is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
32.21 mi
00h 46m
Flight
21.92 mi
35.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.92 mi
Kilometers
35.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.21 mi
Kilometers
51.84 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 PM EDT
Return by in Oley
Sun, Apr 19, 3:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oley
2026-04-19T13:56
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
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 Oley
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
Maxatawny
PA

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Oley
15.5 mi
00h 23m
To Allentown
16.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    650 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Friedensburg Road

    991 ft · 30 sec · Friedensburg Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Blandon Road

    105 m · 7 sec · Blandon Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oley Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Oley Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Oley Road

    804 ft · 26 sec · Oley Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Richmond Street

    2332 ft · 1 min · South Richmond Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    624 ft · 19 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Franklin Street

    1906 ft · 46 sec · North Franklin Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Moselem Spring Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Moselem Spring Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kutztown Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Kutztown Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · 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 Oley 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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
10.3 mi · 32%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 18%
Memorial Highway
4.87 mi · 15%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 8%
Moselem Spring Road
2.13 mi · 7%
West Hamilton Boulevard
2.05 mi · 6%
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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maxatawny
00h 23m from Oley
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Oley 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 Oley to Allentown?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Maxatawny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Oley and 16.7 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maxatawny

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

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

RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

58 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

59 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Downingtown

60 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oley and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 21.92 mi (35.27 km).

Oley

#1 Oley

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population3,885
Coordinates40.3875900, -75.7896400
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-75.789685, 40.387553)
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 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.95 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.82 $13.63

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 Oley and Allentown. The current time is 13:56:09.

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.