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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.57 mi
03h 00m
Flight
95.65 mi
153.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.65 mi
Kilometers
153.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.57 mi
Kilometers
210.13 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Towanda
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 11:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-23T05:14
Arrive North Towanda
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Courtdale
PA

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
65.2 mi
01h 30m
To North Towanda
65.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

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.

  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

    47.7 mi · 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek

    1.1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Highway

    64 m · 5 sec · Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    17.9 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Route 487

    13.8 mi · 23 min · Route 487

  12. 12

    Turn right

    7.3 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Mill Street

    1558 ft · 35 sec · Mill Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North German Street

    3038 ft · 39 sec · North German Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 220

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Route 220

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1384 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Patterson Boulevard

    1662 ft · 42 sec · Patterson Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Reuter Boulevard

    132 m · 13 sec · Reuter Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto James Street

    117 m · 15 sec · James Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    538 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.7 mi · 37%
Route 220
14.9 mi · 11%
Bear Creek Boulevard
14.7 mi · 11%
Route 487
13.8 mi · 11%
Main Street
5.19 mi · 4%
Tilghman Street
4.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Courtdale
01h 30m from Allentown
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Courtdale, 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 Courtdale.

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

5 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

25 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and North Towanda. Straight-line distance: 95.65 mi (153.94 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
North Towanda

#2 North Towanda

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,088
Coordinates41.7878500, -76.4538300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: North Towanda (-76.45383, 41.78785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.44 L · about $18.84
Round trip
$37.67
9.22 gal · 34.88 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and North Towanda. The current time is 05:14:03.

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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.