How far is Reamstown, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Reamstown, PA to Allentown, PA is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
51.1 mi
01h 06m
Flight
43.15 mi
69.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.15 mi
Kilometers
69.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.1 mi
Kilometers
82.24 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Reamstown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reamstown
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reamstown
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
Fleetwood
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Reamstown
25 mi
00h 33m
To Allentown
26.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 Reamstown and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Church Street

    1193 ft · 38 sec · East Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Reading Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Reading Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2675 ft · 54 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward Colonel Howard Boulevard

    148 m · 18 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

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

    829 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  27. 27

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reamstown 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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Colonel Howard Boulevard
14.8 mi · 29%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 23%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 12%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 11%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 5%
West Hamilton Boulevard
2.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Colonel Howard Boulevard

Continue straight

11 mi · 00h 15m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fleetwood
00h 33m from Reamstown
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reamstown and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Fleetwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Reamstown and 26.1 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fleetwood

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

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

RAIL

Exton

51 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Coatesville

52 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

54 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reamstown and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 43.15 mi (69.44 km).

Reamstown

#1 Reamstown

Census designated place

Population3,361
Coordinates40.2114800, -76.1232800
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: East Church Street (-76.123335, 40.211436)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.83 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.6 gal · 13.66 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.28 $16.56
Premium $4.95 $8.92 $17.83
Diesel $5.98 $10.76 $21.53

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 Reamstown and Allentown. The current time is 00:23:11.

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.