How far is Allentown, PA from Morrisville, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Morrisville, PA is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Morrisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Morrisville.
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Start on Tilghman Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · Tilghman Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP
1969 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
1895 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.4 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Philadelphia, Trenton
3046 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Trenton, Princeton
2491 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairless Hills
1142 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Stony Hill Road
1640 ft · 35 sec · Stony Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woolston Drive
91 m · 7 sec · Woolston Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Woolston Drive
2606 ft · 1 min · Woolston Drive
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Turn left onto Trenton Avenue
1131 ft · 25 sec · Trenton Avenue
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Continue on West Trenton Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Trenton Avenue
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Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
888 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
25 m · 9 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Morrisville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Allentown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morrisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Morrisville?
The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Worcester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Allentown and 36.4 miles from Morrisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Allentown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morrisville.
Stop Ideas Near Worcester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Germantown Town Hall
Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worcester.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Morrisville. Straight-line distance: 46.01 mi (74.05 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morrisville
Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,605 |
| Coordinates | 40.2115000, -74.7879400 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morrisville (-74.78794, 40.2115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.37 | $30.74 |
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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