How far is Allentown, PA from Barrett, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Barrett, PA is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.1 miles (248 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
191.82 mi
03h 46m
Flight
154.11 mi
248.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.11 mi
Kilometers
248.02 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.82 mi
Kilometers
308.71 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barrett
Thu, Apr 16, 7:48 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Apr 16, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-16T04:01
Arrive Barrett
Thu, Apr 16, 7:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
McEwensville
PA

Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
95.8 mi
01h 53m
To Barrett
96.1 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    5 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

    698 ft · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

    869 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville

    1529 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street

    2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Market Street

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    100.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    2284 ft · 59 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Clearfield Woodland Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Clearfield Woodland Highway

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Indian Mill Lane

    616 ft · 27 sec · Indian Mill Lane

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Indian Mill Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
101 mi · 52%
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 11%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 6%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 6%
South Market Street
9.74 mi · 5%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

101 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
154.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwensville
01h 53m from Allentown
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McEwensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Allentown and 96.1 miles from Barrett.

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

The direct path is about 154.1 miles (248 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.66 one way or $55.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrett.

Stop Ideas Near McEwensville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

81 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Lewistown

84 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Barrett. Straight-line distance: 154.11 mi (248.02 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Barrett

#2 Barrett

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Population4,145
Coordinates41.0106100, -78.3889100
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Barrett (-78.38891, 41.01061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.62 L · about $27.66
Round trip
$55.32
13.54 gal · 51.24 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.66 $55.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.14 $62.27
Premium $4.95 $33.54 $67.08
Diesel $5.98 $40.48 $80.97

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Barrett. The current time is 04:01:25.

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.