How far is Topton, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Topton, PA to Allentown, PA is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.72 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.25 mi
21.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.25 mi
Kilometers
21.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.72 mi
Kilometers
26.91 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Mon, May 25, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Topton
Mon, May 25, 6:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Topton
2026-05-25T05:57
Arrive Allentown
Mon, May 25, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Topton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Haines
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Topton
8.6 mi
00h 13m
To Allentown
8.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
75°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Franklin Street

    27 m · 4 sec · West Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Home Avenue

    1224 ft · 32 sec · South Home Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Weis Street

    2553 ft · 51 sec · East Weis Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Store Street

    131 m · 17 sec · Store Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    871 ft · 20 sec · Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Valley Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Valley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Farmington Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farmington Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Topton 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 34%
Hamilton Boulevard
2.44 mi · 15%
West Hamilton Boulevard
2.05 mi · 12%
Valley Road
1.95 mi · 12%
State Street
1.33 mi · 8%
Hamilton Street
1.29 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Trexlertown Bypass

Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

5.68 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haines
00h 13m from Topton
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Topton and Rain Showers near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Haines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Topton and 8.1 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Topton and Rain Showers near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Haines

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Haines, 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 Haines.

BUS

White Haven, PA

56 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

60 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

61 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

64 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Topton and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 13.25 mi (21.32 km).

Topton

#1 Topton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,061
Coordinates40.5034300, -75.7013000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: West Franklin Street (-75.701293, 40.503405)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.23 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.82
1.18 gal · 4.46 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.41 $4.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.71 $5.43
Premium $4.95 $2.92 $5.85
Diesel $5.98 $3.53 $7.06

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Topton and Allentown. The current time is 05:57:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.