How far is Yorklyn, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Yorklyn, PA to Allentown, PA is about 85.1 miles (137 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yorklyn and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorklyn and Allentown.
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Start on Oakleigh Drive
11 m · 8 sec · Oakleigh Drive
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Turn left onto Concord Road
107 m · 18 sec · Concord Road
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Turn left onto Stony Brook Drive
1941 ft · 1 min · Stony Brook Drive
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Turn right onto Valley Brook Drive
131 m · 24 sec · Valley Brook Drive
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Turn left onto Eastgate Drive
72 m · 12 sec · Eastgate Drive
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Turn right onto Silver Spur Drive
100 m · 21 sec · Silver Spur Drive
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Turn left onto East Market Street
544 ft · 9 sec · East Market Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road
1147 ft · 21 sec · Kreutz Creek Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 30 East: Lancaster
1565 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
19.6 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
11 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
829 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Centre Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue
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Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue
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Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike
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Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road
1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road
42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass
5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass
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Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Hamilton Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North 15th Street
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Turn right onto Tilghman Street
765 ft · 15 sec · Tilghman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yorklyn and Allentown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 222 North
Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
19.6 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Yorklyn and 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 Yorklyn to Allentown?
The road trip is about 85.1 miles (137 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Mohnton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Yorklyn and 43.2 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Yorklyn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Mohnton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mohnton.
Coatesville
Parkesburg
Lancaster station
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yorklyn and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 74.32 mi (119.61 km).
#1 Yorklyn
Yorklyn is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9923200, -76.6463500 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.41 | $13.24 | $26.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $14.50 | $28.99 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $15.85 | $31.70 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $19.76 | $39.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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