How far is Allentown, PA from Nesquehoning, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Nesquehoning, PA is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.67 mi
00h 48m
Flight
24.4 mi
39.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.4 mi
Kilometers
39.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.67 mi
Kilometers
55.79 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nesquehoning
Sat, Apr 11, 8:16 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sat, Apr 11, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-11T07:28
Arrive Nesquehoning
Sat, Apr 11, 8:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Allentown
17.3 mi
00h 24m
To Nesquehoning
17.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Nesquehoning.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Nesquehoning.

  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 left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton

    2250 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    18.1 mi · 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stroudsburg

    3106 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton

    128 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Interchange Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bankway Street

    550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

    3242 ft · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2384 ft · 33 sec · Lehigh Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East Catawissa Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · East Catawissa Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Mermon Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · North Mermon Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mermon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Nesquehoning.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
18.1 mi · 52%
Tilghman Street
4.55 mi · 13%
East Catawissa Street
3.71 mi · 11%
Mauch Chunk Street
1.89 mi · 5%
Interchange Road
1.63 mi · 5%
North 1st Street
0.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

18.1 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
00h 24m from Allentown
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near Nesquehoning.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Nesquehoning?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Allentown and 17.3 miles from Nesquehoning.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Nesquehoning.

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Slatington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

37 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Nesquehoning. Straight-line distance: 24.4 mi (39.26 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Nesquehoning

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,240
Coordinates40.8645300, -75.8110300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Nesquehoning (-75.81103, 40.86453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.63 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.97
2.44 gal · 9.26 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.98 $9.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.61 $11.22
Premium $4.95 $6.04 $12.09
Diesel $5.98 $7.30 $14.59

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Nesquehoning. The current time is 07:28:01.

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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.