How far is Forty Fort, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Forty Fort, PA to Allentown, PA is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forty Fort and Allentown.
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Start on the route
29 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyoming Avenue
96 m · 10 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Turn left onto Welles Street
2232 ft · 1 min · Welles Street
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Continue on Rutter Avenue
923 ft · 28 sec · Rutter Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PATP
550 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.8 mi · 52 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 Forty Fort and Allentown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.8 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Forty Fort and Rain Showers near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forty Fort to Allentown?
The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Forty Fort and 31.4 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Forty Fort and Rain Showers near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe
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 Jim Thorpe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forty Fort and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 50.56 mi (81.37 km).
#1 Forty Fort
Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.2789700, -75.8782500 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.09 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.00 | $22.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.28 | $26.55 |
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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