How far is Duncansville, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Duncansville, PA to Allentown, PA is about 207 miles (333.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
207.06 mi
03h 28m
Flight
155.14 mi
249.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.14 mi
Kilometers
249.68 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.06 mi
Kilometers
333.23 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Duncansville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duncansville
2026-04-19T00:35
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duncansville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Duncansville
103.1 mi
01h 44m
To Allentown
104 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    1557 ft · 40 sec · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    73 m · 8 sec · 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dummings Highway

    887 ft · 24 sec · Dummings Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Dunnings Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Dunnings Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Bedford Street

    1726 ft · 31 sec · Bedford Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Old US Highway 220

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old US Highway 220

  7. 7

    Continue on Dunnings Highway

    1506 ft · 30 sec · Dunnings Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    831 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    81 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
81 mi · 39%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 21%
Dunnings Highway
25.1 mi · 12%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 11%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 6%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

81 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.8 mi
155.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
01h 44m from Duncansville
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Duncansville and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207 miles (333.2 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Duncansville and 104 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.87 one way or $59.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Duncansville and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duncansville and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 155.14 mi (249.68 km).

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#1 Duncansville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,148
Coordinates40.4234100, -78.4339000
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Avenue (-78.433848, 40.423303)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.66 L · about $29.87
Round trip
$59.74
14.62 gal · 55.32 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.87 $59.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.62 $67.24
Premium $4.95 $36.21 $72.43
Diesel $5.98 $43.71 $87.43

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Duncansville and Allentown. The current time is 00:35:19.

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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.