How far is Allentown, PA from Morton, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Morton, PA is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Morton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Morton.
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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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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
16.2 mi · 22 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Swarthmore, Media
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Swarthmore College
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Pike
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Turn right onto East Woodland Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East Woodland Avenue
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Turn left onto North Morton Avenue
1180 ft · 48 sec · North Morton Avenue
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Turn right onto Amosland Road
134 m · 20 sec · Amosland Road
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
60 m · 7 sec · Highland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Morton.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Morton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Morton?
The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Allentown and 30.9 miles from Morton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Morton.
Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville
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 Kulpsville.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Morton. Straight-line distance: 49.06 mi (78.96 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,668 |
| Coordinates | 39.9098300, -75.3235200 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morton (-75.32352, 39.90983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.91 | $17.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.03 | $20.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.04 | $26.07 |
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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