How far is Allentown, PA from Ridgebury, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Ridgebury, PA is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.01 mi
03h 37m
Flight
113.93 mi
183.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.93 mi
Kilometers
183.36 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.01 mi
Kilometers
247.86 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgebury
Tue, May 12, 11:50 PM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Wed, May 13, 3:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-05-12T20:12
Arrive Ridgebury
Tue, May 12, 11:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Roaring Brook
PA

Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
77 mi
01h 48m
To Ridgebury
77.1 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Troy, Towanda

    1446 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    596 ft · 9 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Roosevelt Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Berwick Turnpike

    15.4 mi · 27 min · North Berwick Turnpike

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Centerville Road

    17 m · 1 sec · Centerville Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Centerville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.7 mi · 31%
North Berwick Turnpike
15.4 mi · 10%
Route 220
14.9 mi · 10%
Bear Creek Boulevard
14.7 mi · 10%
Route 487
13.8 mi · 9%
Main Street
6.96 mi · 5%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
114 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roaring Brook
01h 48m from Allentown
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allentown and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Ridgebury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Roaring Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from Allentown and 77.1 miles from Ridgebury.

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

The direct path is about 114 miles (183.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.19 one way or $44.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Ridgebury.

Stop Ideas Near Roaring Brook

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

20 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

41 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

41 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 Ridgebury. Straight-line distance: 113.93 mi (183.36 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Ridgebury

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,906
Coordinates41.9734100, -76.7216200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Ridgebury (-76.72162, 41.97341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.57 L · about $22.19
Round trip
$44.37
10.86 gal · 41.14 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.19 $44.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.97 $49.95
Premium $4.95 $26.90 $53.80
Diesel $5.98 $32.47 $64.94

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Ridgebury. The current time is 20:12:46.

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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.