How far is Oreland, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Oreland, PA to Allentown, PA is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
50.2 mi
00h 55m
Flight
37.64 mi
60.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.64 mi
Kilometers
60.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.2 mi
Kilometers
80.79 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Oreland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oreland
2026-04-19T01:31
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oreland
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 Oreland
25.1 mi
00h 27m
To Allentown
25.1 mi
00h 27m

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 Oreland and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Orlando Avenue

    48 m · 9 sec · Orlando Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Twining Road

    652 ft · 20 sec · Twining Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward PATP, PA 309

    43 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    619 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 276, PATP: PA Turnpike

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg

    1495 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.7 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oreland 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.7 mi · 73%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
4.13 mi · 8%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 7%
Pennsylvania Avenue
1.9 mi · 4%
PA 309 South
0.96 mi · 2%
I 78
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.7 mi · 00h 39m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franconia
00h 27m from Oreland
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Oreland 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 Oreland to Allentown?

The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 25.1 miles from Oreland and 25.1 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oreland 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 Oreland and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 37.64 mi (60.58 km).

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#1 Oreland

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania

Population5,678
Coordinates40.1184400, -75.1776800
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando Avenue (-75.177625, 40.118493)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.71 L · about $7.23
Round trip
$14.46
3.54 gal · 13.42 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.23 $14.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.14 $16.28
Premium $4.95 $8.77 $17.54
Diesel $5.98 $10.58 $21.17

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 Oreland and Allentown. The current time is 01:31:55.

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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.