How far is Allentown, PA from Wappingers Falls, NY?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Wappingers Falls, NY is about 144 miles (231.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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 02h 58m.
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.
Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Wappingers Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Wappingers Falls.
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Start on Tilghman Street
765 ft · 22 sec · Tilghman Street
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 15th Street
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Continue on Ward Street
1760 ft · 35 sec · Ward Street
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Jefferson Street
559 ft · 11 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn slight right onto Lehigh Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Lehigh Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, PA 309 South: Bethlehem, Quakertown
1717 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
49.9 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
2692 ft · 35 sec · Ramp to I-287
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Keep slight left to continue on I 287 North: Morristown
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
38.5 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
29.9 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
651 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
1605 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
148 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
972 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
627 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto North Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Road
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Continue on State Highway 9D
5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9D
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Continue on South Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · South Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1833 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Albany Post Road
35 m · 1 sec · Albany Post Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albany Post Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Wappingers Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 78 East
Merge slight left
49.9 mi · 00h 59m
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 Sunny near Wappingers Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Wappingers Falls?
The road trip is about 144 miles (231.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Allentown and 72.1 miles from Wappingers Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.68 one way or $45.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Wappingers Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Orange Township City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Wappingers Falls. Straight-line distance: 106.86 mi (171.98 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wappingers Falls
Village in New York
| Population | 5,509 |
| Coordinates | 41.5964800, -73.9109700 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wappingers Falls (-73.91097, 41.59648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $22.68 | $45.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $25.02 | $50.04 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $26.95 | $53.90 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $33.27 | $66.55 |
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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