How far is Allentown, PA from Milton, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Milton, PA is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
98.62 mi
02h 07m
Flight
76.27 mi
122.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.27 mi
Kilometers
122.75 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.62 mi
Kilometers
158.72 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Thu, Oct 15, 4:08 PM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 6:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-10-15T14:00
Arrive Milton
Thu, Oct 15, 4:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Minersville
PA

Town of the United States

From Allentown
49.2 mi
01h 03m
To Milton
49.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Market Street

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 254: Limestoneville

    1455 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Broadway Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Broadway Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Broadway Street

    2241 ft · 52 sec · Broadway Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Turbot Avenue

    3069 ft · 2 min · South Turbot Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Mahoning Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Mahoning Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mahoning Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 22%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 12%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 11%
South Market Street
9.74 mi · 10%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 10%
Keystone Shortway
8.31 mi · 8%
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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minersville
01h 03m from Allentown
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Cloudy near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Minersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Allentown and 49.4 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Minersville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

63 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

67 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

68 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Milton. Straight-line distance: 76.27 mi (122.75 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
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#2 Milton

Situated in Northumberland County at an elevation of 499 feet, this borough is located along the eastern bank of the West Branch Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania.

Population0
Coordinates41.0120300, -76.8477400
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Milton (-76.84774, 41.01203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
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.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.17 L · about $15.53
Round trip
$31.07
6.96 gal · 26.34 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $15.53 $31.07
Mid-grade $4.93 $17.14 $34.28
Premium $5.31 $18.46 $36.92
Diesel $6.55 $22.79 $45.59

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Milton. The current time is 14:00:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.