How far is Allentown, PA from Monroe, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Monroe, PA is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
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 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Monroe.
-
1
Start on Tilghman Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Tilghman Street
-
2
Turn right onto North 7th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North 7th Street
-
3
Turn left onto West Union Street
87 m · 5 sec · West Union Street
-
4
Turn right onto Lehigh Street
1957 ft · 37 sec · Lehigh Street
-
5
Continue on South 6th Street
1293 ft · 26 sec · South 6th Street
-
6
Continue on West Wyoming Street
147 m · 12 sec · West Wyoming Street
-
7
Turn right onto South 5th Street
135 m · 8 sec · South 5th Street
-
8
Continue on West Susquehanna Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Susquehanna Street
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on Seidersville Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Seidersville Road
-
10
Continue on Hickory Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hickory Hill Road
-
11
Continue on Friedensville Road
1380 ft · 29 sec · Friedensville Road
-
12
Turn slight right onto Meadows Road
2835 ft · 1 min · Meadows Road
-
13
Continue on Meadows Road
529 ft · 13 sec · Meadows Road
-
14
Continue on Skibo Road
1910 ft · 47 sec · Skibo Road
-
15
Continue on Walnut Street
985 ft · 41 sec · Walnut Street
-
16
Turn right onto Main Street
2740 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
-
17
Continue on Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road
-
18
Keep slight left to continue on Hellertown Road
3190 ft · 56 sec · Hellertown Road
-
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
-
20
Continue on Durham Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Durham Road
-
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road
2814 ft · 53 sec · Easton Road
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Easton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Monroe.
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.
Durham Road
Continue on Durham Road
4.77 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Monroe?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hellertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Allentown and 10.1 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Hellertown
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 Hellertown.
Paoli
White Haven, PA
Trenton Transit Center
Ardmore
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 15.83 mi (25.48 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monroe
Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 511 |
| Coordinates | 40.5728800, -75.1921200 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe (-75.19212, 40.57288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.36 | $3.09 | $6.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $5.24 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
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 · Nov 09, 2026