How far is Quarryville, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Quarryville, PA to Allentown, PA is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
81.68 mi
01h 42m
Flight
60.63 mi
97.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.63 mi
Kilometers
97.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.68 mi
Kilometers
131.45 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Return by in Quarryville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quarryville
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quarryville
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
Mohnton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Quarryville
40 mi
00h 51m
To Allentown
41.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Quarryville and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Church Street

    15 m · 10 sec · South Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West State Street

    2422 ft · 1 min · West State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    2937 ft · 50 sec · West 4th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Beaver Valley Pike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Beaver Valley Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Penn Grant Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Penn Grant Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lampeter Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Pitney Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

    829 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  34. 34

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Quarryville 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
38 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 222 North
30.2 mi · 37%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 14%
Beaver Valley Pike
6.94 mi · 8%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 7%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 7%
Lampeter Road
4.61 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 222 North

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mohnton
00h 51m from Quarryville
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Quarryville and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Quarryville to Allentown?

The road trip is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Mohnton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Quarryville and 41.6 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Quarryville and Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Mohnton

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

37 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Lancaster station

38 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Downingtown

39 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quarryville and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 60.63 mi (97.58 km).

Quarryville

#1 Quarryville

Borough in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population2,745
Coordinates39.8970500, -76.1635700
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: South Church Street (-76.163538, 39.897052)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.91 L · about $11.77
Round trip
$23.54
5.76 gal · 21.82 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.77 $23.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.25 $26.49
Premium $4.95 $14.27 $28.54
Diesel $5.98 $17.22 $34.44

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Quarryville and Allentown. The current time is 00:25:45.

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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.