How far is Carroll, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Carroll, PA to Allentown, PA is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.29 mi
02h 02m
Flight
94.9 mi
152.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.9 mi
Kilometers
152.73 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.29 mi
Kilometers
208.07 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Tue, May 12, 9:21 PM EDT
Return by in Carroll
Tue, May 12, 11:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carroll
2026-05-12T19:19
Arrive Allentown
Tue, May 12, 9:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carroll
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Gordon
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Carroll
58.9 mi
01h 01m
To Allentown
70.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Valley Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Valley Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    2345 ft · 57 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    31.2 mi · 34 min · Keystone Shortway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  11. 11

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  20. 20

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
31.2 mi · 24%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 17%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 9%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 8%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 8%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

31.2 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
94.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
01h 01m from Carroll
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Carroll and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Carroll and 70.4 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Carroll and Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Gordon

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

64 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

71 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

71 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carroll and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 94.9 mi (152.73 km).

Carroll

#1 Carroll

Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania

Population6,549
Coordinates41.0486800, -77.2096900
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: East Valley Road (-77.209696, 41.048702)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.27 L · about $18.63
Round trip
$37.26
9.12 gal · 34.54 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.63 $37.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.97 $41.94
Premium $4.95 $22.59 $45.18
Diesel $5.98 $27.27 $54.54

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Carroll and Allentown. The current time is 19:19:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.