How far is Schoeneck, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Schoeneck, PA to Allentown, PA is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
48.93 mi
01h 14m
Flight
44.01 mi
70.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.01 mi
Kilometers
70.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.93 mi
Kilometers
78.75 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 2:10 PM EDT
Return by in Schoeneck
Thu, Oct 15, 3:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schoeneck
2026-10-15T12:56
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 2:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schoeneck
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 Schoeneck
24.4 mi
00h 37m
To Allentown
24.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Queen Street

    24 m · 4 sec · East Queen Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Swamp Bridge Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Swamp Bridge Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West 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 Schoeneck 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
69.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 24%
US 222 North
6.21 mi · 13%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 12%
Allentown Pike
4.32 mi · 9%
Fritztown Road
4.12 mi · 8%
Swamp Bridge Road
3.35 mi · 7%
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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fleetwood
00h 37m from Schoeneck
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Schoeneck and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 24.4 miles from Schoeneck and 24.5 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Schoeneck and Mostly 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 Schoeneck and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 44.01 mi (70.83 km).

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#1 Schoeneck

Located within Lancaster County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community sits at an approximate elevation of 561 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.2414800, -76.1741100
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: East Queen Street (-76.174212, 40.241271)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.54 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.46 gal · 13.08 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.93 $8.52 $17.04
Premium $5.31 $9.18 $18.36
Diesel $6.55 $11.33 $22.66

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 Schoeneck and Allentown. The current time is 12:56:02.

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.