How far is Sinking Spring, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Sinking Spring, PA to Allentown, PA is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
37.52 mi
00h 53m
Flight
33.57 mi
54.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.57 mi
Kilometers
54.02 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.52 mi
Kilometers
60.39 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Tue, May 12, 9:22 PM EDT
Return by in Sinking Spring
Tue, May 12, 10:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sinking Spring
2026-05-12T20:28
Arrive Allentown
Tue, May 12, 9:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sinking Spring
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 Sinking Spring
18.8 mi
00h 26m
To Allentown
18.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sinking Spring and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Crest Boulevard

    81 m · 14 sec · Spring Crest Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Crest Road

    160 m · 25 sec · Crest Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mull Avenue

    113 m · 6 sec · Mull Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Van Reed Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Van Reed Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Spring Ridge Drive

    746 ft · 19 sec · Spring Ridge Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 222 North: Allentown

    751 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 Business South: Laureldale

    819 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    99 m · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Allentown Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Allentown Pike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  25. 25

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sinking Spring 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 31%
US 222 North
6.21 mi · 17%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 15%
Allentown Pike
4.32 mi · 12%
Van Reed Road
2.63 mi · 7%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kutztown
00h 26m from Sinking Spring
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sinking Spring and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sinking Spring to Allentown?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 18.8 miles from Sinking Spring and 18.7 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sinking Spring 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 Sinking Spring and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 33.57 mi (54.02 km).

Sinking Spring

#1 Sinking Spring

Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,095
Coordinates40.3273100, -76.0110500
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Crest Boulevard (-76.010947, 40.327152)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.95 $6.54 $13.08
Diesel $5.98 $7.89 $15.79

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Sinking Spring and Allentown. The current time is 20:28:52.

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.