How far is Kenmar, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Kenmar, PA to Allentown, PA is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
125.37 mi
02h 25m
Flight
88.7 mi
142.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.7 mi
Kilometers
142.75 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.37 mi
Kilometers
201.77 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 4:14 PM EDT
Return by in Kenmar
Thu, Oct 15, 6:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenmar
2026-10-15T13:48
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 4:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenmar
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
Atlas
PA

Census-designated place in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Kenmar
61 mi
01h 12m
To Allentown
64.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Reed Street

    30 m · 10 sec · Reed Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Westminster Drive

    2082 ft · 1 min · Westminster Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1548 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    23 mi · 26 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1791 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1765 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    11.5 mi · 12 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 Kenmar 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
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Susquehanna Beltway
23 mi · 18%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 17%
Keystone Shortway
11.5 mi · 9%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 9%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 8%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Susquehanna Beltway

Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

23 mi · 00h 26m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlas
01h 12m from Kenmar
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Kenmar and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Atlas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Kenmar and 64.4 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kenmar and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Atlas

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

68 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

71 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

72 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenmar and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 88.7 mi (142.75 km).

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#1 Kenmar

Situated in north-central Pennsylvania, this community is a census-designated place located within Lycoming County at an approximate elevation of 531 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.2534100, -76.9594100
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Reed Street (-76.959418, 41.253492)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.75 L · about $19.73
Round trip
$39.46
8.84 gal · 33.5 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $19.73 $39.46
Mid-grade $4.93 $21.77 $43.54
Premium $5.31 $23.45 $46.90
Diesel $6.55 $28.95 $57.90

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenmar and Allentown. The current time is 13:48:51.

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.