How far is West Bradford, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from West Bradford, PA to Allentown, PA is about 272.2 miles (438 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.7 miles (305.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
272.16 mi
05h 11m
Flight
189.69 mi
305.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.69 mi
Kilometers
305.28 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.16 mi
Kilometers
438 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, May 2, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in West Bradford
Sat, May 2, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Bradford
2026-05-01T20:31
Arrive Allentown
Sat, May 2, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Bradford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From West Bradford
135.8 mi
02h 36m
To Allentown
136.4 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Friday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Bradford and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Interstate Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Interstate Parkway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Washington Street

    2163 ft · 51 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Boylston Street

    1175 ft · 38 sec · Boylston Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1620 ft · 41 sec · Davis Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Wilcox Road

    77 m · 9 sec · Wilcox Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Wilcox Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Market Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on East Center Street

    1199 ft · 16 sec · East Center Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    37 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Powers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Johnsonburg Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Maurus Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Michael Street

    153 m · 11 sec · North Michael Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Saint Marys Street

    1142 ft · 25 sec · North Saint Marys Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Million Dollar Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Park Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    112.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Keystone Shortway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  31. 31

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  32. 32

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  38. 38

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  41. 41

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  42. 42

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  45. 45

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  46. 46

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  47. 47

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Bradford and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
48 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
113 mi · 41%
Elm Street
29.4 mi · 11%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 8%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 4%
Million Dollar Highway
10.9 mi · 4%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

113 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.5 mi
189.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 36m from West Bradford
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving West Bradford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Bradford to Allentown?

The road trip is about 272.2 miles (438 km) and usually takes 05h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from West Bradford and 136.4 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 189.7 miles (305.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.23 one way or $78.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around West Bradford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

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Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

71 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Bradford and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 189.69 mi (305.28 km).

West Bradford

#1 West Bradford

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population13,713
Coordinates41.9636700, -78.6680800
Altitude461
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Interstate Parkway (-78.667946, 41.964045)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.6 gal
36.35 L · about $39.23
Round trip
$78.45
19.2 gal · 72.7 L
Estimated CO2
85.3 kg one way
Round trip: 170.6 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.23 $78.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.15 $88.30
Premium $4.95 $47.56 $95.12
Diesel $5.98 $57.41 $114.82

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between West Bradford and Allentown. The current time is 20:31:35.

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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.