How far is Womelsdorf, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Womelsdorf, PA to Allentown, PA is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51 mi
01h 00m
Flight
40.25 mi
64.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.25 mi
Kilometers
64.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51 mi
Kilometers
82.07 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 PM EDT
Return by in Womelsdorf
Sun, Apr 19, 2:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Womelsdorf
2026-04-19T12:26
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Womelsdorf
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
Hamburg
PA

Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Womelsdorf
25.2 mi
00h 30m
To Allentown
25.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Alley

    130 m · 37 sec · Linden Alley

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East High Street

    1551 ft · 40 sec · East High Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    6.5 mi · 11 min · North 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Four Point Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Four Point Road

  5. 5

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

    1340 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.1 mi · 41 min · William Penn Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Womelsdorf 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
34.1 mi · 67%
North 3rd Street
6.49 mi · 13%
Tilghman Street
4.95 mi · 10%
Four Point Road
3.08 mi · 6%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
0.96 mi · 2%
East High Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

34.1 mi · 00h 41m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamburg
00h 30m from Womelsdorf
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Womelsdorf and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Hamburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Womelsdorf and 25.8 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Womelsdorf and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Hamburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Lancaster station

62 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

65 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Womelsdorf and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 40.25 mi (64.78 km).

Womelsdorf

#1 Womelsdorf

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,888
Coordinates40.3617600, -76.1841100
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Linden Alley (-76.184083, 40.361753)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.81 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.6 gal · 13.62 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.28 $16.56
Premium $4.95 $8.92 $17.83
Diesel $5.98 $10.76 $21.53

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Womelsdorf and Allentown. The current time is 12:26:14.

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.