How far is Allentown, PA from Kennedy, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Kennedy, PA is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Kennedy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Kennedy.
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Start on Tilghman Street
5 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
698 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.1 km · 54 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
869 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville
1529 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike
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Continue on Route 61 South
3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South
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Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
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Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street
2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street
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Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on South Market Street
9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street
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Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
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Continue on Factory Street
716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street
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Continue on Continental Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
13.2 mi · 14 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport
1888 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway
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Continue on US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15
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Continue on Montgomery Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike
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Continue on Hastings Street
3122 ft · 1 min · Hastings Street
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Continue on Market Street
2304 ft · 59 sec · Market Street
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Take the exit left
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield
27.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 414: Morris, Liberty
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Route 414
3 mi · 5 min · Route 414
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 414
6.8 mi · 12 min · Route 414
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Continue on Route 287
5.5 mi · 10 min · Route 287
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Turn left onto Broughton Hollow Road
1402 ft · 1 min · Broughton Hollow Road
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Continue on Betsy Ross Road
2.6 mi · 10 min · Betsy Ross Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
143 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Lawton Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Lawton Road
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Turn left onto Lawton Hill Road
1453 ft · 1 min · Lawton Hill Road
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Turn right onto T444
806 ft · 39 sec · T444
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Turn left onto Kennedyville Road
2 mi · 8 min · Kennedyville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kennedyville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Kennedy.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 15 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield
27.3 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Allentown and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Kennedy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Kennedy?
The road trip is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Allentown and 84.2 miles from Kennedy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 9:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.23 one way or $48.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Allentown and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Kennedy.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
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 Danville.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Kennedy. Straight-line distance: 125.1 mi (201.33 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kennedy
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,080 |
| Coordinates | 41.6800700, -77.4283100 |
| Altitude | 542 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennedy (-77.42831, 41.68007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $24.23 | $48.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.38 | $58.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $35.46 | $70.92 |
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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