How far is Allentown, PA from Mont Alto, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Mont Alto, PA is about 136 miles (218.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Mont Alto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Mont Alto.
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Start on Tilghman Street
5 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
698 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.1 km · 54 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
68.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Scotland
990 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Black Gap Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Black Gap Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Way East
622 ft · 17 sec · Lincoln Way East
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Turn left onto Anthony Highway
4.9 mi · 10 min · Anthony Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Park Street
25 m · 2 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Mont Alto.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
68.4 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Mont Alto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Mont Alto?
The road trip is about 136 miles (218.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Skyline View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Allentown and 68.1 miles from Mont Alto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Mont Alto.
Stop Ideas Near Skyline View
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 Skyline View.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Mont Alto. Straight-line distance: 121.2 mi (195.05 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mont Alto
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,729 |
| Coordinates | 39.8442600, -77.5583200 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mont Alto (-77.55832, 39.84426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.61 | $39.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.08 | $44.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.78 | $47.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.70 | $57.41 |
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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