How far is Allentown, PA from Mountain Top, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Mountain Top, PA is about 59.7 miles (96 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Mountain Top.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Mountain Top.
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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 left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton
2250 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.1 mi · 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940 , PA 437: Freeland, White Haven
1147 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Church Street
1 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain Boulevard
2134 ft · 42 sec · North Mountain Boulevard
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Turn left
129 m · 24 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
30 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
48 m · 7 sec · Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Mountain Top.
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
37.1 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Cloudy near Mountain Top.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Mountain Top?
The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Allentown and 29.8 miles from Mountain Top.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.42 one way or $18.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Cloudy near Mountain Top.
Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe
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 Jim Thorpe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Mountain Top. Straight-line distance: 43.73 mi (70.37 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mountain Top
Located within Luzerne County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place and surrounding area occupies a high plateau ridge dividing the Wyoming Valley from the Pocono Mountains region to the east.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1695300, -75.8774200 |
| Altitude | 478 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain Top (-75.87742, 41.16953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $4.46 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
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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