How far is Allentown, PA from Marshall, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Marshall, PA is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.68 mi
02h 51m
Flight
113.59 mi
182.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.59 mi
Kilometers
182.81 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.68 mi
Kilometers
207.09 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshall
Wed, May 13, 3:16 PM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Wed, May 13, 6:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-05-13T12:24
Arrive Marshall
Wed, May 13, 3:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
East Hanover
PA

Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
64.2 mi
01h 25m
To Marshall
64.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg, York

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill

    1151 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg

    2115 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    30.8 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    116 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto York Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · York Road

  18. 18

    Continue on York Street

    2491 ft · 1 min · York Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Liberty Street

    134 m · 14 sec · Liberty Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Middle Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Middle Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Fairfield Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Fairfield Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cold Springs Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Cold Springs Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cold Springs Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 34%
US 15 South
31.4 mi · 24%
I 81 South
19 mi · 15%
I 83 South
9.18 mi · 7%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 6%
Fairfield Road
5.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

43.1 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
113.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hanover
01h 25m from Allentown
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Allentown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Allentown and 64.4 miles from Marshall.

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

The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Allentown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshall.

Stop Ideas Near East Hanover

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

33 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 113.59 mi (182.81 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Marshall

Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population9,869
Coordinates39.8150900, -77.3758200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Marshall (-77.37582, 39.81509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.19 L · about $18.55
Round trip
$37.10
9.08 gal · 34.38 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.55 $37.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.88 $41.76
Premium $4.95 $22.49 $44.98
Diesel $5.98 $27.15 $54.30

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Marshall. The current time is 12:24:30.

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.