How far is River View Park, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from River View Park, PA to Allentown, PA is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
32.13 mi
00h 49m
Flight
28.79 mi
46.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.79 mi
Kilometers
46.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.13 mi
Kilometers
51.71 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:34 PM EDT
Return by in River View Park
Thu, Oct 15, 6:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave River View Park
2026-10-15T16:44
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in River View Park
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
Kutztown
PA

City in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From River View Park
16.1 mi
00h 24m
To Allentown
16 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
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 River View Park and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between River View Park and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Royena Avenue

    74 m · 13 sec · Royena Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Whitner Road

    1444 ft · 1 min · Whitner Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road

    1368 ft · 46 sec · Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tuckerton Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Tuckerton Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Allentown Pike

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between River View Park 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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 36%
Allentown Pike
6.01 mi · 19%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 18%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 8%
West Hamilton Boulevard
2.05 mi · 6%
Tuckerton Road
1.68 mi · 5%
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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kutztown
00h 24m from River View Park
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving River View Park and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from River View Park to Allentown?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Kutztown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from River View Park and 16 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.04 one way or $10.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around River View Park and Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Kutztown

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

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

RAIL

Exton

57 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Paoli

58 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

59 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between River View Park and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 28.79 mi (46.33 km).

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#1 River View Park

Situated in Muhlenberg Township within Berks County, Pennsylvania, this public recreational space lies at an approximate elevation of 312 feet.

Population0
Coordinates40.3925900, -75.9588200
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Royena Avenue (-75.958835, 40.392585)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $5.04
Round trip
$10.09
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $5.04 $10.09
Mid-grade $4.93 $5.57 $11.13
Premium $5.31 $5.99 $11.99
Diesel $6.55 $7.40 $14.80

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 River View Park and Allentown. The current time is 16:44:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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