How far is Richboro, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Richboro, PA to Allentown, PA is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
42.29 mi
01h 17m
Flight
37.08 mi
59.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.08 mi
Kilometers
59.67 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.29 mi
Kilometers
68.06 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM EDT
Return by in Richboro
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richboro
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richboro
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
Perkasie
PA

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States

From Richboro
20.6 mi
00h 38m
To Allentown
21.7 mi
00h 38m

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
5 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 Richboro and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street Pike

    25 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street Pike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Almshouse Road

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Almshouse Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto York Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · York Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Swamp Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Swamp Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Swamp Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · East Swamp Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Dublin Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Dublin Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1579 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Doylestown Pike

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Doylestown Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on West Dublin Pike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Dublin Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on East Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Doylestown Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on East Broad Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · East Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North West End Boulevard

    9.2 mi · 15 min · North West End Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Susquehanna Street

    760 ft · 13 sec · West Susquehanna Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South 5th Street

    1731 ft · 29 sec · South 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Auburn Street

    555 ft · 13 sec · West Auburn Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lehigh Street

    2094 ft · 43 sec · Lehigh Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Tilghman Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tilghman Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richboro 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North West End Boulevard
9.25 mi · 22%
East Swamp Road
5.41 mi · 13%
Almshouse Road
5.06 mi · 12%
Doylestown Pike
4.04 mi · 10%
East Broad Street
3.54 mi · 8%
York Road
3.2 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

North West End Boulevard

Turn right onto North West End Boulevard

9.25 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
37.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perkasie
00h 38m from Richboro
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Richboro and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Perkasie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Richboro and 21.7 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Perkasie

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

40 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

41 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

43 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

44 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richboro and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 37.08 mi (59.67 km).

Richboro

#1 Richboro

Census designated place

Population6,563
Coordinates40.2151100, -75.0107200
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street Pike (-75.010546, 40.215103)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.65 L · about $6.09
Round trip
$12.18
2.98 gal · 11.3 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.09 $12.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.85 $13.71
Premium $4.95 $7.38 $14.76
Diesel $5.98 $8.91 $17.82

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 Richboro and Allentown. The current time is 06:45:39.

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.