How far is Swartzville, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Swartzville, PA to Allentown, PA is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
47.57 mi
01h 02m
Flight
40.36 mi
64.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.36 mi
Kilometers
64.96 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.57 mi
Kilometers
76.56 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 9:46 PM EDT
Return by in Swartzville
Thu, Oct 15, 10:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swartzville
2026-10-15T20:43
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 9:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swartzville
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 Swartzville
23.2 mi
00h 31m
To Allentown
24.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
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 Swartzville and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Reading Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Reading Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Alleghenyville Road

    533 ft · 10 sec · Alleghenyville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2232 ft · 54 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

    829 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swartzville 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 24%
Alleghenyville Road
11 mi · 23%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 13%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 12%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.47 mi · 5%
North Reading Road
2.45 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Alleghenyville Road

Merge slight left

10.4 mi · 00h 14m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
40.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fleetwood
00h 31m from Swartzville
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Swartzville and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 23.2 miles from Swartzville and 24.4 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Swartzville and 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.
RAIL

Paoli

54 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swartzville and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 40.36 mi (64.96 km).

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#1 Swartzville

Situated in northern Lancaster County at an elevation of 561 feet, this unincorporated community is established within East Cocalico Township.

Population0
Coordinates40.2331500, -76.0782800
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: North Reading Road (-76.078298, 40.23316)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$15.00
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $7.50 $15.00
Mid-grade $4.93 $8.27 $16.55
Premium $5.31 $8.91 $17.82
Diesel $6.55 $11.00 $22.01

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 Swartzville and Allentown. The current time is 20:43:42.

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.