How far is Allentown, PA from Hallstead, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Hallstead, PA is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
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 in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Hallstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Hallstead.
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Start on Tilghman Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · Tilghman Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP
1969 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton
2250 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
72.7 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1.3 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre
1379 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Binghamton
1722 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
36.5 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 171: Great Bend, Susquehanna
787 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 171
838 ft · 28 sec · State Route 171
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Turn left
2240 ft · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Hallstead.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
72.7 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Hallstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Hallstead?
The road trip is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Laflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Allentown and 58.3 miles from Hallstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.83 one way or $33.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Hallstead.
Stop Ideas Near Laflin
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 Laflin.
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White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Hallstead. Straight-line distance: 94.39 mi (151.9 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hallstead
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,195 |
| Coordinates | 41.9611900, -75.7432400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hallstead (-75.74324, 41.96119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $16.83 | $33.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.95 | $37.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.41 | $40.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.64 | $49.28 |
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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