How far is Reinholds, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Reinholds, PA to Allentown, PA is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
44.73 mi
01h 09m
Flight
40.48 mi
65.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.48 mi
Kilometers
65.15 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.73 mi
Kilometers
71.99 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:54 PM EDT
Return by in Reinholds
Thu, Oct 15, 7:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reinholds
2026-10-15T16:45
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reinholds
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 Reinholds
22.4 mi
00h 34m
To Allentown
22.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    100 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    67 m · 10 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1373 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Ridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Fritztown Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Fritztown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Columbia Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Columbia Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    1096 ft · 29 sec · Penn Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Mull Avenue

    1924 ft · 32 sec · Mull Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Van Reed Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Van Reed Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Spring Ridge Drive

    746 ft · 19 sec · Spring Ridge Drive

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward US 222 North: Allentown

    751 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 Business South: Laureldale

    819 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    99 m · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Allentown Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  30. 30

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reinholds 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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 26%
US 222 North
6.21 mi · 14%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 13%
Allentown Pike
4.32 mi · 10%
Fritztown Road
4.12 mi · 9%
Van Reed Road
2.63 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Kutztown Road

Keep slight left

8.74 mi · 00h 11m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fleetwood
00h 34m from Reinholds
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reinholds and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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 22.4 miles from Reinholds and 22.3 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reinholds 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.

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Exton

51 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
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Downingtown

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

52 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
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Paoli

54 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reinholds and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 40.48 mi (65.15 km).

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#1 Reinholds

Situated in northeastern Lancaster County at an elevation of 463 feet, this small unincorporated community lies within the rolling landscape of southeastern Pennsylvania.

Population0
Coordinates40.2667600, -76.1155000
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.115439, 40.266554)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.98 L · about $7.05
Round trip
$14.11
3.16 gal · 11.96 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $7.05 $14.11
Mid-grade $4.93 $7.78 $15.56
Premium $5.31 $8.38 $16.76
Diesel $6.55 $10.35 $20.70

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Reinholds and Allentown. The current time is 16:45:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.