How far is Morrisville, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Morrisville, PA to Allentown, PA is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morrisville and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrisville and Allentown.
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Start on Hamilton Boulevard
856 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Trenton Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Trenton Avenue
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Turn right onto Woolston Drive
2532 ft · 1 min · Woolston Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 1 South: Philadelphia
1349 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 Toll, PATP Toll
1974 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
872 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.7 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown
975 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
2245 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
2844 ft · 44 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East
886 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi · 6 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 Morrisville 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 Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.7 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Morrisville 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 Morrisville to Allentown?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Worcester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Morrisville and 36.2 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Morrisville and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Worcester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Germantown Town Hall
Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worcester.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morrisville and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 46.01 mi (74.05 km).
#1 Morrisville
Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,605 |
| Coordinates | 40.2115000, -74.7879400 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.77 | $23.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
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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