How far is Schwenksville, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Schwenksville, PA to Allentown, PA is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Schwenksville and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schwenksville and Allentown.
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Start on Main Street
2064 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Gravel Pike
1.4 mi · 3 min · Gravel Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gravel Pike
17 m · 2 sec · Gravel Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Gravel Pike
3.3 mi · 6 min · Gravel Pike
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Turn right onto Upper Ridge Road
2748 ft · 58 sec · Upper Ridge Road
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Continue on Upper Ridge Road
6 mi · 11 min · Upper Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Old Woods Road
688 ft · 25 sec · Old Woods Road
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Turn left
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
16.7 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown
975 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
2245 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
2844 ft · 44 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East
886 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi · 6 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 Schwenksville 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
16.7 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Schwenksville and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schwenksville to Allentown?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 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?
Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Schwenksville and 17.9 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Schwenksville and Rain Showers Likely 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.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schwenksville and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 24.38 mi (39.23 km).
#1 Schwenksville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,385 |
| Coordinates | 40.2562100, -75.4637900 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
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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