How far is Allentown, PA from Piatt, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Piatt, PA is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Piatt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Piatt.
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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
44.1 mi · 50 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 42: Buckhorn
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 42: Buckhorn
156 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Mall Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Mall Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Millville Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Millville Road
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Continue on South State Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South State Street
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Continue on State Route 42
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 42
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Continue on State Route 42
7.8 mi · 12 min · State Route 42
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Turn straight
98 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1629 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Route 220 Highway
8.3 mi · 9 min · Route 220 Highway
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
801 ft · 10 sec · Appalachian Thruway
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Continue on Appalacian Thruway
2406 ft · 31 sec · Appalacian Thruway
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Continue on Cliff Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cliff Avenue
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Route 154
9.4 mi · 17 min · Pennsylvania Route 154
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At the end of the road, turn right
544 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Piatt Road
22 m · 3 sec · Piatt Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Piatt Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Piatt.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
44.1 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Allentown and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Piatt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Piatt?
The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nescopeck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Allentown and 71.2 miles from Piatt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Allentown and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Piatt.
Stop Ideas Near Nescopeck
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 Nescopeck.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Scranton, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Piatt. Straight-line distance: 91.22 mi (146.8 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Piatt
Township in southwestern Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,140 |
| Coordinates | 41.5509100, -76.7166200 |
| Altitude | 494 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piatt (-76.71662, 41.55091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $20.51 | $41.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.09 | $46.17 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.87 | $49.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
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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