How far is Thorndale, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Thorndale, PA to Allentown, PA is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thorndale and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thorndale and Allentown.
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Start on Marshallton-Thorndale Road
1160 ft · 36 sec · Marshallton-Thorndale Road
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on West Lancaster Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue
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Turn left onto Wallace Avenue
3071 ft · 2 min · Wallace Avenue
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Continue on Creek Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Creek Road
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Turn right onto Dowlin Forge Road
2107 ft · 54 sec · Dowlin Forge Road
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Continue on Shelmire Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Shelmire Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dorlan Mill Road
1 km · 1 min · Dorlan Mill Road
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Turn left onto Moore Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Moore Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Park Road
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Turn left onto Pottstown Pike
20.2 mi · 32 min · Pottstown Pike
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Continue straight
891 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard
5.2 mi · 9 min · South Cedar Crest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Tilghman Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 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 Thorndale and Allentown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Pottstown Pike
Turn left onto Pottstown Pike
20.2 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Thorndale and Sunny near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thorndale to Allentown?
The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Colebrookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Thorndale and 48 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thorndale and Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Colebrookdale
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 Colebrookdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thorndale and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 44.6 mi (71.78 km).
#1 Thorndale
City in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,407 |
| Coordinates | 39.9928800, -75.7452200 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $4.09 | $10.58 | $21.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.49 | $30.98 |
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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