How far is South Temple, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from South Temple, PA to Allentown, PA is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
31.66 mi
00h 46m
Flight
25.9 mi
41.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.9 mi
Kilometers
41.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.66 mi
Kilometers
50.95 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 9:30 PM EDT
Return by in South Temple
Thu, Oct 15, 10:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Temple
2026-10-15T20:44
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 9:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Temple
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 South Temple
15.8 mi
00h 23m
To Allentown
15.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Temple and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Georgia Road

    1759 ft · 1 min · Georgia Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Frush Valley Road

    3084 ft · 2 min · Frush Valley Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Laurel Road

    2775 ft · 1 min · Mount Laurel Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Laurel Road

    3145 ft · 1 min · Mount Laurel Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kutztown Road

    1415 ft · 30 sec · Kutztown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Temple 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.9 mi · 38%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 18%
Allentown Pike
5.37 mi · 17%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 8%
West Hamilton Boulevard
2.05 mi · 6%
Hamilton Street
1.29 mi · 4%
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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kutztown
00h 23m from South Temple
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Temple and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Temple to Allentown?

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 15.8 miles from South Temple and 15.8 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Temple 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.

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Exton

57 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

58 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
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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 South Temple and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 25.9 mi (41.69 km).

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#1 South Temple

Situated within Muhlenberg Township in central Berks County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place sits immediately north of the city of Reading.

Population0
Coordinates40.4000000, -75.9000000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgia Road (-75.897141, 40.402315)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$10.00
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $5.00 $10.00
Mid-grade $4.93 $5.52 $11.03
Premium $5.31 $5.94 $11.88
Diesel $6.55 $7.34 $14.67

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 South Temple and Allentown. The current time is 20:44:24.

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.