How far is Rothsville, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Rothsville, PA to Allentown, PA is about 61 miles (98.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
61 mi
01h 16m
Flight
51.01 mi
82.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.01 mi
Kilometers
82.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61 mi
Kilometers
98.17 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Return by in Rothsville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rothsville
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Allentown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rothsville
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
Ontelaunee
PA

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Rothsville
30 mi
00h 38m
To Allentown
31.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    25 m · 8 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 km · 59 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Newport Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Newport Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North State Street

    993 ft · 30 sec · North State Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2267 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

    829 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  27. 27

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rothsville 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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Street
23.9 mi · 39%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 19%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 10%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 9%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 4%
West Hamilton Boulevard
2.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North State Street

Merge slight left

12.7 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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ontelaunee
00h 38m from Rothsville
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rothsville 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 Rothsville to Allentown?

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Ontelaunee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Rothsville and 31.1 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.78 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rothsville and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Ontelaunee

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

49 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Parkesburg

51 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Lancaster station

51 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rothsville and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 51.01 mi (82.09 km).

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#1 Rothsville

Census designated place

Population3,044
Coordinates40.1512100, -76.2510700
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-76.251054, 40.151214)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.15 L · about $8.78
Round trip
$17.57
4.3 gal · 16.3 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.78 $17.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.89 $19.78
Premium $4.95 $10.65 $21.30
Diesel $5.98 $12.86 $25.71

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 Rothsville and Allentown. The current time is 22:35:37.

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.