How far is Oxford, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Oxford, PA to Allentown, PA is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
94.58 mi
01h 43m
Flight
62.44 mi
100.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.44 mi
Kilometers
100.49 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.58 mi
Kilometers
152.21 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:27 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-18T20:43
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
East Nantmeal
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Oxford
37.4 mi
00h 51m
To Allentown
57.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Oxford and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    2748 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Limestone Road

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Limestone Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gum Tree Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gum Tree Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Buck Run Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Buck Run Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Youngsburg Road

    2964 ft · 59 sec · Youngsburg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South 1st Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East

    781 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 113 North: Lionville

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    22.6 mi · 36 min · Pottstown Pike

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    891 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 9 min · South Cedar Crest Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Pike
37.4 mi · 40%
Limestone Road
8.24 mi · 9%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
6.89 mi · 7%
South Cedar Crest Boulevard
5.16 mi · 5%
Gum Tree Road
4.18 mi · 4%
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pottstown Pike

Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

22.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
00h 51m from Oxford
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to Allentown?

The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Oxford and 57.2 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal

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

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

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Downingtown

13 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 62.44 mi (100.49 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,594
Coordinates39.7853900, -75.9788300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3rd Street (-75.978824, 39.785389)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.63 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.29
6.68 gal · 25.26 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.65 $27.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.36 $30.72
Premium $4.95 $16.55 $33.09
Diesel $5.98 $19.97 $39.95

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 Oxford and Allentown. The current time is 20:43:18.

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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.