How far is Milford, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Milford, PA to Allentown, PA is about 220 miles (354.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Allentown.
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Start on Bando Road
1096 ft · 50 sec · Bando Road
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Continue on Bando Road
2317 ft · 2 min · Bando Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Level Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Water Level Road
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Continue on Sr3015
777 ft · 16 sec · Sr3015
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Continue on South Edgewood Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Edgewood Avenue
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Turn right onto West Patriot Street
599 ft · 17 sec · West Patriot Street
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Turn left onto South Center Avenue
3136 ft · 1 min · South Center Avenue
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Turn left onto Ramada Road
1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
986 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
116.5 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg
1712 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
1358 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia
1053 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi · 8 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 Milford 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
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
117 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Milford 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 Milford to Allentown?
The road trip is about 220 miles (354.1 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.2 miles from Milford and 110.8 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.71 one way or $63.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Milford and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Newville
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 Newville.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Middletown
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 195.79 mi (315.09 km).
#1 Milford
Borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 985 |
| Coordinates | 39.9531300, -79.1041900 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| 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: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $31.71 | $63.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.69 | $71.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $38.44 | $76.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $46.40 | $92.81 |
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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