How far is Allentown, PA from Tower City, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Tower City, PA is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Tower City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Tower City.
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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
38.5 mi · 46 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel
806 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Lancaster Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Bethel Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rock Road
2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road
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Continue on East Wood Street
1094 ft · 20 sec · East Wood Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tulpehocken Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tulpehocken Street
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Continue on Tremont Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Tremont Road
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Turn left onto Molleystown Road
756 ft · 18 sec · Molleystown Road
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Take the ramp left
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Tremont, Tower City
1661 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
6.6 mi · 11 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Tower City.
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
38.5 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tower City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Tower City?
The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Centerport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Allentown and 33.1 miles from Tower City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tower City.
Stop Ideas Near Centerport
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 Centerport.
Lancaster station
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Tower City. Straight-line distance: 55.74 mi (89.71 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tower City
City in Barnes and Cass counties, North Dakota, USA
| Population | 1,268 |
| Coordinates | 40.5892500, -76.5524600 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tower City (-76.55246, 40.58925)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.72 | $21.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.54 | $23.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.93 | $27.87 |
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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