How far is Allentown, PA from Royalton, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Royalton, PA is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Royalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Royalton.
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Start on Tilghman Street
5 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
698 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.1 km · 54 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 39: Manada Hill, Hershey
1968 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Linglestown Road
2260 ft · 56 sec · Linglestown Road
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Continue on Hershey Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Hershey Road
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Turn right onto Grandview Road
3 mi · 5 min · Grandview Road
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Continue on North Hanover Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street
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Continue on Middletown Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Middletown Road
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Continue on Vine Street
2 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2038 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Union Street
2782 ft · 1 min · North Union Street
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Turn left onto Ann Street
63 m · 7 sec · Ann Street
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Continue on Canal Street
1883 ft · 50 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right onto Penn Street
66 m · 10 sec · Penn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Royalton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43.1 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Allentown and Rain Showers near Royalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Royalton?
The road trip is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Hamlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Allentown and 41.5 miles from Royalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Allentown and Rain Showers near Royalton.
Stop Ideas Near Hamlin
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 Hamlin.
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Royalton. Straight-line distance: 71.43 mi (114.96 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Royalton
Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,019 |
| Coordinates | 40.1873100, -76.7299700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Royalton (-76.72997, 40.18731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.43 | $26.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.47 | $28.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.46 | $34.92 |
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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