How far is Dewart, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Dewart, PA to Allentown, PA is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.97 mi
01h 57m
Flight
80.29 mi
129.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.29 mi
Kilometers
129.21 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.97 mi
Kilometers
186.63 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Nov 7, 3:01 AM EST
Return by in Dewart
Sat, Nov 7, 4:58 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dewart
2026-11-07T01:03
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Nov 7, 3:01 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dewart
9:30 PM EST
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
Zerbe
PA

Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Dewart
52.2 mi
00h 58m
To Allentown
63.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Turbot Avenue

    9 m · 8 sec · Turbot Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1038 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto US Highway 15

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 15

  5. 5

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    13 mi · 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

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

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  16. 16

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  25. 25

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  27. 27

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

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dewart 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 19%
Keystone Shortway
13 mi · 11%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 10%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 9%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 8%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

21.6 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
80.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zerbe
00h 58m from Dewart
Leave By
2:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Dewart and Chance Light Rain near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Zerbe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Dewart and 63.8 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.00 one way or $36.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Dewart and Chance Light Rain near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Zerbe

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

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

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Elizabethtown station

61 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

61 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

62 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

63 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dewart and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 80.29 mi (129.21 km).

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#1 Dewart

Located in the central part of the state within Northumberland County, this small unincorporated community is situated along the eastern bank of the West Branch Susquehanna River.

Population0
Coordinates41.1092500, -76.8766300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Turbot Avenue (-76.876609, 41.109255)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.49 L · about $18.00
Round trip
$36.01
8.18 gal · 30.98 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $18.00 $36.01
Mid-grade $4.82 $19.73 $39.45
Premium $5.27 $21.57 $43.14
Diesel $6.58 $26.92 $53.84

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Dewart and Allentown. The current time is 01:03:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.