How far is Richlandtown, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Richlandtown, PA to Allentown, PA is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richlandtown and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richlandtown and Allentown.
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Start on Union Street West
9 m · 5 sec · Union Street West
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1063 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
868 ft · 24 sec · Cherry Street
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Continue on East Cherry Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Cherry Road
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Turn left onto California Road
25 m · 3 sec · California Road
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Turn right onto East Cherry Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cherry Road
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Susquehanna Street
760 ft · 13 sec · West Susquehanna Street
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Continue on South 5th Street
1731 ft · 29 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Auburn Street
555 ft · 13 sec · West Auburn Street
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Turn right onto Lehigh Street
2094 ft · 43 sec · Lehigh Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Tilghman Street
1.4 km · 2 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 Richlandtown 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
6.52 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Richlandtown and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richlandtown to Allentown?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Richlandtown and 8.3 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Richlandtown and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg
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 Coopersburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richlandtown and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 13.07 mi (21.03 km).
#1 Richlandtown
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,294 |
| Coordinates | 40.4701000, -75.3204600 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.09 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
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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