How far is Yardley, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Yardley, PA to Allentown, PA is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
73.12 mi
01h 17m
Flight
42.15 mi
67.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.15 mi
Kilometers
67.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.12 mi
Kilometers
117.68 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM EDT
Return by in Yardley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yardley
2026-04-22T21:16
Arrive Allentown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yardley
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
Dublin
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From Yardley
24.4 mi
00h 38m
To Allentown
48.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riverview Avenue

    548 ft · 26 sec · Riverview Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jervue Drive

    91 m · 19 sec · Jervue Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    693 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Taylorsville Road

    2462 ft · 44 sec · Taylorsville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Taylorsville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Taylorsville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mount Eyre Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Mount Eyre Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dolington Road

    2431 ft · 1 min · Dolington Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Crossing Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Crossing Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Stoopville Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Stoopville Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Durham Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Durham Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Swamp Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · East Swamp Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Dublin Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Dublin Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1579 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Doylestown Pike

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Doylestown Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on West Dublin Pike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Dublin Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on East Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Doylestown Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on East Broad Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · East Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North West End Boulevard

    9.2 mi · 15 min · North West End Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Susquehanna Street

    760 ft · 13 sec · West Susquehanna Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South 5th Street

    1731 ft · 29 sec · South 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Auburn Street

    555 ft · 13 sec · West Auburn Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lehigh Street

    2094 ft · 43 sec · Lehigh Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 6th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Tilghman Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tilghman Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yardley 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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North West End Boulevard
9.25 mi · 13%
Durham Road
7.05 mi · 10%
East Swamp Road
5.4 mi · 7%
Doylestown Pike
4.04 mi · 6%
East Broad Street
3.54 mi · 5%
Stoopville Road
3.36 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North West End Boulevard

Turn right onto North West End Boulevard

9.25 mi · 00h 15m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
00h 38m from Yardley
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Yardley and 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 Yardley to Allentown?

The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Yardley and 48.7 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dublin

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

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

40 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

41 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

42 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

42 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yardley and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 42.15 mi (67.83 km).

Yardley

#1 Yardley

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,506
Coordinates40.2456600, -74.8460000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverview Avenue (-74.845715, 40.245927)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.77 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.08
5.16 gal · 19.54 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.54 $21.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.95 $12.78 $25.56
Diesel $5.98 $15.43 $30.86

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 Yardley and Allentown. The current time is 21:16:53.

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.