How far is Sellersville, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Sellersville, PA to Allentown, PA is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.29 mi
00h 39m
Flight
20.1 mi
32.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.1 mi
Kilometers
32.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.29 mi
Kilometers
35.87 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Sellersville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sellersville
2026-04-19T05:46
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sellersville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Coopersburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Sellersville
11 mi
00h 19m
To Allentown
11.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    43 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Clymer Avenue

    72 m · 13 sec · East Clymer Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Bethlehem Pike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Bethlehem Road

    2779 ft · 43 sec · Bethlehem Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South West End Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on North West End Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 15 min · North West End Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Susquehanna Street

    760 ft · 13 sec · West Susquehanna Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South 5th Street

    1731 ft · 29 sec · South 5th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Auburn Street

    555 ft · 13 sec · West Auburn Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lehigh Street

    2094 ft · 43 sec · Lehigh Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 6th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tilghman Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tilghman Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sellersville 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North West End Boulevard
9.25 mi · 42%
South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 13%
Bethlehem Pike
2.23 mi · 10%
Main Street
1.26 mi · 6%
South 6th Street
0.91 mi · 4%
Tilghman Street
0.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North West End Boulevard

Continue on North West End Boulevard

9.25 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopersburg
00h 19m from Sellersville
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Sellersville 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 Sellersville to Allentown?

The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 11 miles from Sellersville and 11.3 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Sellersville and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

53 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

57 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

61 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sellersville and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 20.1 mi (32.34 km).

Sellersville

#1 Sellersville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,274
Coordinates40.3539900, -75.3049000
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: East Clymer Avenue (-75.304863, 40.353864)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.98 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.46
1.58 gal · 5.96 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.23 $6.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.63 $7.27
Premium $4.95 $3.91 $7.83
Diesel $5.98 $4.72 $9.45

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sellersville and Allentown. The current time is 05:46:24.

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.