How far is Allentown, PA from North Towanda, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to North Towanda, PA is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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 in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and North Towanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and North Towanda.
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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 · 2 min
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Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Highway
64 m · 5 sec · Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
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Turn left
17.9 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Route 487
13.8 mi · 23 min · Route 487
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Mill Street
1558 ft · 35 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto North German Street
3038 ft · 39 sec · North German Street
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Continue on Route 220
14.9 mi · 17 min · Route 220
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Continue on Main Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
1384 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Patterson Boulevard
1662 ft · 42 sec · Patterson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Reuter Boulevard
132 m · 13 sec · Reuter Boulevard
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Turn right onto James Street
117 m · 15 sec · James Street
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Turn left
538 ft · 39 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and North Towanda.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 Mostly Sunny near North Towanda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to North Towanda?
The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Courtdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Allentown and 65.3 miles from North Towanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.84 one way or $37.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Sunny near North Towanda.
Stop Ideas Near Courtdale
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 Courtdale.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and North Towanda. Straight-line distance: 95.65 mi (153.94 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Towanda
Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.7878500, -76.4538300 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Towanda (-76.45383, 41.78785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.84 | $37.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.20 | $42.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.57 | $55.14 |
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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