How far is Allentown, PA from Litchfield, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Litchfield, PA is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 northern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Litchfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Litchfield.
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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
47.7 mi · 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
155 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tunkhannock Highway
15.5 mi · 25 min · Tunkhannock Highway
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Continue on Hunter Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway
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Continue on Tunkhannock Highway
1363 ft · 55 sec · Tunkhannock Highway
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on River Street
2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on State Street
2421 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn sharp right
50 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Road
7.2 mi · 16 min · Lake Road
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Continue on Lake Road
60 m · 11 sec · Lake Road
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Continue on Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Road
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Continue on North Rome Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · North Rome Road
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Turn left onto North Rome Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · North Rome Road
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Turn right onto Hill Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Hill Road
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Turn right onto Litchfield Road
71 m · 7 sec · Litchfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Litchfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Litchfield.
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
47.7 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Allentown and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Litchfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Litchfield?
The road trip is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Allentown and 68.8 miles from Litchfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.86 one way or $39.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Litchfield.
Stop Ideas Near Dallas
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 Dallas.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Litchfield. Straight-line distance: 105.83 mi (170.32 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Litchfield
Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,301 |
| Coordinates | 41.9675700, -76.4302200 |
| Altitude | 465 |
| Country | United States |
End: Litchfield (-76.43022, 41.96757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.86 | $39.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.35 | $44.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.08 | $48.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.06 | $58.13 |
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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