How far is Allentown, PA from Marshallton, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Marshallton, PA is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
70.59 mi
01h 36m
Flight
56.33 mi
90.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.33 mi
Kilometers
90.65 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.59 mi
Kilometers
113.61 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshallton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:39 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Apr 16, 11:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-16T08:03
Arrive Marshallton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Orwigsburg
PA

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
35.2 mi
00h 48m
To Marshallton
35.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

    869 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville

    1529 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street

    2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Locust Gap Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Brennans Farm Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Brennans Farm Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South 6th Street

    742 ft · 26 sec · South 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Chestnut Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Feeney Street

    98 m · 20 sec · Feeney Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hakes Street

    151 m · 27 sec · Hakes Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Tioga Street

    92 m · 15 sec · Tioga Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Sherman Street

    699 ft · 31 sec · Sherman Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sherman Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 31%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 15%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 13%
Tilghman Street
4.99 mi · 7%
Chestnut Street
3.9 mi · 6%
Locust Gap Highway
3.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

21.7 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
56.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orwigsburg
00h 48m from Allentown
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Marshallton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Orwigsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Allentown and 35.4 miles from Marshallton.

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

The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.17 one way or $20.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Marshallton.

Stop Ideas Near Orwigsburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

57 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

68 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

69 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Marshallton. Straight-line distance: 56.33 mi (90.65 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Marshallton

Census designated place

Population1,441
Coordinates40.7867500, -76.5394000
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Marshallton (-76.5394, 40.78675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.43 L · about $10.17
Round trip
$20.35
4.98 gal · 18.86 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.17 $20.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.45 $22.90
Premium $4.95 $12.34 $24.67
Diesel $5.98 $14.89 $29.78

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Marshallton. The current time is 08:03:46.

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.