How far is Allentown, PA from Jackson, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Jackson, PA is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (104 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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 southeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Jackson.
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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
37.1 mi · 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
40.6 mi · 46 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 487 North: Lightstreet
691 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Lightstreet Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lightstreet Road
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Turn right onto Stoney Brook Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Stoney Brook Road
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Turn slight right onto State Route 487
726 ft · 15 sec · State Route 487
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 487
2209 ft · 50 sec · State Route 487
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Turn left onto Rohrsburg Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Rohrsburg Road
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Continue on State Route 254
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 254
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Turn left onto Green Creek Road
2 mi · 5 min · Green Creek Road
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Turn slight left onto Derrs Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Derrs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Derrs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Jackson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
40.6 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Allentown and Chance Rain Showers near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Jackson?
The road trip is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
White Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Allentown and 49.2 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (104 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Allentown and Chance Rain Showers near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near White Haven
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 White Haven.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 64.65 mi (104.05 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
Township in northwestern Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,379 |
| Coordinates | 41.1950800, -76.4546700 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-76.45467, 41.19508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.96 | $31.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.19 | $34.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.75 | $41.50 |
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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