How far is Mahanoy City, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Mahanoy City, PA to Allentown, PA is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mahanoy City and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahanoy City and Allentown.
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Start on South Main Street
18 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Centre Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Centre Street
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Continue on Vulcan Hill Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Vulcan Hill Road
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Continue on Barnesville Drive
3.2 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Drive
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Continue on Pine Creek Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Pine Creek Drive
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Continue on Mahanoy Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mahanoy Avenue
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Turn right onto Claremont Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Claremont Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on West Penn Pike
17.5 mi · 24 min · West Penn Pike
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Turn right
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Tilghman Street
7.5 mi · 13 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 Mahanoy City and Allentown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Penn Pike
Continue on West Penn Pike
17.5 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Mahanoy City and Sunny near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mahanoy City to Allentown?
The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Mahanoy City and 21.4 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Mahanoy City and Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Albany
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 Albany.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mahanoy City and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 36.92 mi (59.41 km).
#1 Mahanoy City
Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,928 |
| Coordinates | 40.8125900, -76.1416000 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.17 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
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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