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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.83 mi
01h 29m
Flight
46.01 mi
74.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.01 mi
Kilometers
74.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.83 mi
Kilometers
117.21 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:02 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-19T03:33
Arrive Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Worcester
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
36.4 mi
00h 44m
To Morrisville
36.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP

    1969 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    17.4 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Philadelphia, Trenton

    3046 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Trenton, Princeton

    2491 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairless Hills

    1142 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Stony Hill Road

    1640 ft · 35 sec · Stony Hill Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woolston Drive

    91 m · 7 sec · Woolston Drive

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Woolston Drive

    2606 ft · 1 min · Woolston Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Trenton Avenue

    1131 ft · 25 sec · Trenton Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West Trenton Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Trenton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

    888 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

    25 m · 9 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 51%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.4 mi · 24%
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
7.76 mi · 11%
Tilghman Street
4.55 mi · 6%
West Trenton Avenue
1.68 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worcester
00h 44m from Allentown
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Worcester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worcester.

RAIL

Paoli

21 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

22 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

28 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

31 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Morrisville. Straight-line distance: 46.01 mi (74.05 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Morrisville

#2 Morrisville

Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,605
Coordinates40.2115000, -74.7879400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Morrisville (-74.78794, 40.2115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$21.00
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Morrisville. The current time is 03:33:22.

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.