Allentown, NJ Road Trips
Plan drives from Allentown, NJ with practical route pages for distance, drive time, fuel cost, road character, and places to stop along the way.
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Trip Routes
4
Longest Drive
63.3 mi
Clifton, NJ
Quickest Drive
17m
Trenton, NJ
Plan Around Allentown, NJ
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Allentown, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,926
Median Income
$134,583
Median Home Value
$397,100
Median Age
40.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Allentown, NJ at a Glance
Founded
1899
Elevation
98 ft
Area
1 mi²
Notable People from Allentown, NJ
A sampling of people born in Allentown, NJ.
George R. Robbins
1808–1875
American politician (1808-1875)
John B. Montgomery
1794–1873
United States Navy admiral
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Allentown, NJ.
Allentown Mill
historic mill in Allentown, New Jersey
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Traveler Guide to Allentown, NJ
Allentown is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Allentown's shopping district has antique and specialty shops, as well as restaurants. Many historic homes and historic buildings are located in the borough.
Allentown was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on January 29, 1889, from portions of Upper Freehold Township. The borough was named for William Allen, who served as Chief Justice of the Province of Pennsylvania. This tight-nit community is a great spot for its boutiques, restaurants, and historical sites. One of the oldest surviving mills in the state of New Jersey, the Allentown Mill, has been renovated inside to feature additional shops.
The Moth Coffeehouse, 24 South Main St, ☏ +1 609 208-3900. Cozy coffeehouse located inside the historic Allentown Mill. La Piazza Ristorante, 11 Church St, ☏ +1 609 208-0640. Casual family dining. Wood fired pizza oven. Pasta, veal, chicken, seafood. Business luncheons & catered affairs. Pete's Deli & Grocery, 1280 Allentown Yardville Rd (County Route 524), ☏ +1 609 259-3339. Eat in or take out. Hot & cold meals, sandwiches, coffee, sodas, snacks. Swal Dairy, 33 South Main St, ☏ +1 609 259-8508. Dairy store offers 36 flavors of homemade ice cream on the premises; specialty ice cream cakes & pies. The Garden Tea Room, 4 South Main St, ☏ +1 609 208-1880. A quaint tea room featuring brewed loose leaf teas, savories, scones, light fare and desserts, private parties and catering. Retail tea and accessories. Open for lunch. Woody's Towne Cafe, 27 South Main St, ☏ +1 609 259-5722. Serving breakfast and lunch. Try a "Woody Roll" sandwich on hearth baked bread. Fresh roasted cashews roasted on premises.
Allentown is accessible from the New Jersey Turnpike, Exit 7A, to Interstate 195 East.
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