How far is Willistown, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Willistown, PA to Allentown, PA is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.41 mi
01h 08m
Flight
44.72 mi
71.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.72 mi
Kilometers
71.97 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.41 mi
Kilometers
102.05 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Willistown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willistown
2026-04-23T01:57
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willistown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Harleysville
PA

Census designated place

From Willistown
30.6 mi
00h 34m
To Allentown
32.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Street Road

    2331 ft · 44 sec · Street Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Street Road

    40 m · 5 sec · Street Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    5.4 mi · 9 min · West Chester Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bryn Mawr Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Bryn Mawr Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sproul Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Sproul Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Spring Mill Road

    1340 ft · 38 sec · North Spring Mill Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto East Lancaster Avenue

    1005 ft · 26 sec · East Lancaster Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    1884 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    37.5 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.5 mi · 59%
Mid-County Expressway
6.23 mi · 10%
West Chester Pike
5.43 mi · 9%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 6%
Sproul Road
2.62 mi · 4%
Bryn Mawr Avenue
2.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37.5 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harleysville
00h 34m from Willistown
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Willistown and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Harleysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Willistown and 32.8 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Willistown and Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Harleysville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

28 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

31 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

37 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willistown and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 44.72 mi (71.97 km).

Willistown

#1 Willistown

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population10,983
Coordinates39.9612200, -75.4960400
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Street Road (-75.496031, 39.961206)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.47 L · about $9.15
Round trip
$18.31
4.48 gal · 16.94 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.15 $18.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.30 $20.60
Premium $4.95 $11.10 $22.19
Diesel $5.98 $13.40 $26.79

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Willistown and Allentown. The current time is 01:57:58.

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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.