How far is Tinicum, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Tinicum, PA to Allentown, PA is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tinicum and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tinicum and Allentown.
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Start on Smithtown Road
42 m · 6 sec · Smithtown Road
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Turn straight onto East Dark Hollow Road
1919 ft · 41 sec · East Dark Hollow Road
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Turn right onto Red Hill Road
1 mi · 3 min · Red Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Hill Road
93 m · 14 sec · Red Hill Road
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Turn left onto Hollow Horn Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hollow Horn Road
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Turn right onto Oak Grove Road
113 m · 12 sec · Oak Grove Road
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Turn left onto Hollow Horn Road
1816 ft · 57 sec · Hollow Horn Road
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Turn right onto Easton Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Easton Road
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Turn left onto Durham Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road
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Continue on Harrow Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Durham Road
1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hellertown Road
3190 ft · 54 sec · Hellertown Road
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Continue on Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road
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Continue on Main Street
2740 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
985 ft · 35 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Skibo Road
1910 ft · 47 sec · Skibo Road
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Continue on Meadows Road
529 ft · 14 sec · Meadows Road
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Continue on Meadows Road
2835 ft · 1 min · Meadows Road
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Turn straight onto Friedensville Road
1380 ft · 31 sec · Friedensville Road
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Continue on Hickory Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hickory Hill Road
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Continue on Seidersville Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Seidersville Road
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Turn straight onto East Susquehanna Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Susquehanna Street
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Continue on South 5th Street
1731 ft · 29 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Auburn Street
555 ft · 13 sec · West Auburn Street
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Turn right onto Lehigh Street
2094 ft · 43 sec · Lehigh Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Tilghman Street
1.4 km · 2 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 Tinicum 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.
Easton Road
Turn right onto Easton Road
3.52 mi · 00h 05m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tinicum to Allentown?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 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?
Amity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Tinicum and 16.6 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Tinicum and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Amity
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 Amity.
Trenton Transit Center
Paoli
Cornwells Heights
Ardmore
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tinicum and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 22.93 mi (36.9 km).
#1 Tinicum
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.4484400, -75.1076700 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
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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