How far is Milroy, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Milroy, PA to Allentown, PA is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milroy and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milroy and Allentown.
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Start on North Main Street
130 m · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
77 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Hill Street
2909 ft · 1 min · Hill Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Route 322
1614 ft · 37 sec · Old US Route 322
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Turn right onto West Colonial Drive
1494 ft · 30 sec · West Colonial Drive
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Take the ramp straight
2745 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
61.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
968 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 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 Milroy and Allentown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Colonial Drive
Merge slight left
61.2 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Milroy and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milroy to Allentown?
The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Skyline View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Milroy and 71.8 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Milroy and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Skyline View
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 Skyline View.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milroy and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 110.32 mi (177.55 km).
#1 Milroy
Small city in Redwood County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,498 |
| Coordinates | 40.7139600, -77.5905500 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $20.59 | $41.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.18 | $46.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.97 | $49.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.14 | $60.28 |
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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