How far is Allentown, PA from Tacony, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Tacony, PA is about 62.1 miles (100 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
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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 Tacony.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Tacony.
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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 right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
1895 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
4.6 mi · 5 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto PA 309 South: Philadelphia
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
1796 ft · 48 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Ogontz Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Ogontz Avenue
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Turn left onto Stenton Avenue
2537 ft · 49 sec · Stenton Avenue
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Continue on West Godfrey Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Godfrey Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto Whitaker Avenue
42 m · 2 sec · Whitaker Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Whitaker Avenue
89 m · 8 sec · Whitaker Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Boulevard
910 ft · 19 sec · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward Langdon Street, Summerdale Avenue
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13 North: Tacony Palmyra Bridge
1726 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn right onto Tyson Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · Tyson Avenue
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Turn left onto Walker Street
21 m · 3 sec · Walker Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walker Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Tacony.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 00h 40m
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 Cloudy near Tacony.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Tacony?
The road trip is about 62.1 miles (100 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Allentown and 31.1 miles from Tacony.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Cloudy near Tacony.
Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville
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 Kulpsville.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Tacony. Straight-line distance: 46.29 mi (74.49 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tacony
Situated in the northeastern section of Philadelphia County, this community lies along the Delaware River within the Atlantic Coastal Plain.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0312200, -75.0443400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tacony (-75.04434, 40.03122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.46 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $11.62 | $23.24 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $14.34 | $28.69 |
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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