How far is Red Hill, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Red Hill, PA to Allentown, PA is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Hill and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Hill and Allentown.
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Start on Bitting Alley
672 ft · 55 sec · Bitting Alley
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
75 m · 13 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Gravel Pike
3.8 mi · 7 min · Gravel Pike
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
6.6 mi · 12 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard
5.2 mi · 9 min · South Cedar Crest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Tilghman Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Hill and Allentown.
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.
Chestnut Street
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
6.63 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Red Hill 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 Red Hill to Allentown?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Macungie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Red Hill and 15.7 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Red Hill and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Macungie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Macungie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Hill and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 16.28 mi (26.2 km).
#1 Red Hill
Situated in Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this borough lies within the Upper Perkiomen Valley region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3728800, -75.4810100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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