How far is Derry, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Derry, PA to Allentown, PA is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.1 miles (108 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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 44m.
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 in southeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry and Allentown.
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Start on Crawford Road
811 ft · 40 sec · Crawford Road
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Turn left onto Greenleaf Road
1212 ft · 60 sec · Greenleaf Road
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Turn left onto Washingtonville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Washingtonville Road
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Turn right onto Danville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Danville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Buckhorn Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Buckhorn Road
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Turn right onto Mall Boulevard
867 ft · 15 sec · Mall Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
99 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
44.2 mi · 50 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.1 mi · 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
2233 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown
975 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
2245 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
2844 ft · 44 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East
886 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry and Allentown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
44.2 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry to Allentown?
The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
White Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Derry and 49.3 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.1 miles (108 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Derry and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near White Haven
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 White Haven.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 67.13 mi (108.04 km).
#1 Derry
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,495 |
| Coordinates | 41.0759200, -76.6160600 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.05 | $32.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.29 | $34.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.87 | $41.74 |
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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