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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.01 mi
02h 53m
Flight
121.2 mi
195.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.2 mi
Kilometers
195.05 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.01 mi
Kilometers
218.89 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mont Alto
Thu, May 14, 4:30 PM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, May 14, 7:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-05-14T13:37
Arrive Mont Alto
Thu, May 14, 4:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Skyline View
PA

Census designated place

From Allentown
67.9 mi
01h 26m
To Mont Alto
68.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph NW

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.

  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

    68.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Scotland

    990 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Black Gap Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Black Gap Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Way East

    622 ft · 17 sec · Lincoln Way East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Anthony Highway

    4.9 mi · 10 min · Anthony Highway

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Park Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Park Street

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
69.1 mi · 51%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 32%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 6%
Black Gap Road
5.24 mi · 4%
Tilghman Street
4.99 mi · 4%
Anthony Highway
4.87 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
121.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skyline View
01h 26m from Allentown
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

16 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

16 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Mont Alto. Straight-line distance: 121.2 mi (195.05 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Mont Alto

#2 Mont Alto

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,729
Coordinates39.8442600, -77.5583200
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Mont Alto (-77.55832, 39.84426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.17 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.23
9.6 gal · 36.34 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Mont Alto. The current time is 13:37:18.

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.