How far is Marshall, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Marshall, PA to Allentown, PA is about 130 miles (209.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
129.98 mi
02h 21m
Flight
113.59 mi
182.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.59 mi
Kilometers
182.81 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.98 mi
Kilometers
209.18 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Wed, May 13, 2:05 PM EDT
Return by in Marshall
Wed, May 13, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshall
2026-05-13T11:44
Arrive Allentown
Wed, May 13, 2:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshall
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
East Hanover
PA

Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Marshall
64.6 mi
01h 10m
To Allentown
65.4 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cold Springs Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Cold Springs Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairfield Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Fairfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Middle Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Middle Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    134 m · 15 sec · Liberty Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hanover Street

    2446 ft · 43 sec · Hanover Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Hanover Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hanover Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1586 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York

    2218 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown

    3087 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    18.3 mi · 22 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshall 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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 33%
Hanover Road
33.6 mi · 26%
American Legion Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 14%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 6%
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
6.41 mi · 5%
Fairfield Road
5.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

42.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
113.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hanover
01h 10m from Marshall
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marshall 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 Marshall to Allentown?

The road trip is about 130 miles (209.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Marshall and 65.4 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.75 one way or $37.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Marshall and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near East Hanover

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

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

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Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

33 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshall and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 113.59 mi (182.81 km).

Marshall

#1 Marshall

Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population9,869
Coordinates39.8150900, -77.3758200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Cold Spring Road (-77.375935, 39.814551)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.36 L · about $18.75
Round trip
$37.51
9.18 gal · 34.72 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.75 $37.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.11 $42.22
Premium $4.95 $22.74 $45.48
Diesel $5.98 $27.45 $54.90

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Marshall and Allentown. The current time is 11:44:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.