How far is Temple, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Temple, PA to Allentown, PA is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Temple and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temple and Allentown.
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Start on Euclid Avenue
114 m · 22 sec · Euclid Avenue
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Turn left onto Kutztown Road
2250 ft · 49 sec · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road
1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road
42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass
5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass
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Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Hamilton Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street
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Turn right onto Tilghman Street
765 ft · 15 sec · 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 Temple 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving 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 Temple to Allentown?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Maxatawny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Temple and 14.7 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Temple and Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Maxatawny
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 Maxatawny.
Exton
Paoli
White Haven, PA
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Temple and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 26.53 mi (42.7 km).
#1 Temple
Situated in the southeastern region of Pennsylvania, this census-designated place is located within Berks County, just north of the city of Reading.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4087000, -75.9216000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.46 | $4.64 | $9.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
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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