How far is Allentown, PA from Nanticoke, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Nanticoke, PA is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 33m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Nanticoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Nanticoke.
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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
47.7 mi · 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Bear Creek Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Bear Creek Boulevard
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Turn right onto Oakridge Road
628 ft · 22 sec · Oakridge Road
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Turn right onto Laurel Run Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Laurel Run Road
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Continue on East Northampton Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Northampton Street
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Turn straight onto Lehigh Street
962 ft · 41 sec · Lehigh Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Walnut Street
91 m · 15 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Metcalf Street
41 m · 10 sec · Metcalf Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
134 m · 17 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
2524 ft · 2 min · Johnson Street
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Turn left onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
2434 ft · 1 min · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1726 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 29 north: Nanticoke
2288 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on South Cross Valley Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · South Cross Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Nanticoke, Wilkes-Barre
1624 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Nanticoke, Wilkes-Barre
86 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Sans Souci Parkway
2230 ft · 49 sec · Sans Souci Parkway
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Market Street
19 m · 2 sec · North Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Nanticoke.
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
47.7 mi · 00h 52m
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 Sunny near Nanticoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Nanticoke?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 34.2 miles from Allentown and 34.2 miles from Nanticoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Nanticoke.
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.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Nanticoke. Straight-line distance: 49.23 mi (79.23 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nanticoke
City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 10,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.2053600, -76.0049200 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nanticoke (-76.00492, 41.20536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.47 | $28.94 |
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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