How far is Mount Pocono, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Pocono, PA to Allentown, PA is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.42 mi
00h 55m
Flight
36.09 mi
58.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.09 mi
Kilometers
58.08 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.42 mi
Kilometers
77.93 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pocono
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pocono
2026-04-18T23:35
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pocono
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
Wind Gap
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Mount Pocono
24 mi
00h 27m
To Allentown
24.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pocono and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Manor View Avenue

    21 m · 8 sec · Manor View Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    1885 ft · 1 min · Church Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pocono Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pocono Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 611

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Route 611

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 145

    981 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 145 South

    54 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto MacArthur Road

    534 ft · 17 sec · MacArthur Road

  14. 14

    Continue on MacArthur Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North 7th Street

    2066 ft · 43 sec · North 7th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Tilghman Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pocono and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 33 South
24 mi · 50%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.5 mi · 22%
Route 611
4.96 mi · 10%
Keystone Shortway
4.43 mi · 9%
Pocono Boulevard
0.89 mi · 2%
Tilghman Street
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

PA 33 South

Merge slight left

23.6 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
36.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wind Gap
00h 27m from Mount Pocono
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mount Pocono and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pocono to Allentown?

The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Wind Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Mount Pocono and 24.4 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.99 one way or $13.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mount Pocono and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Wind Gap

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wind Gap, 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 Wind Gap.

BUS

White Haven, PA

42 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

66 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

70 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

81 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pocono and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 36.09 mi (58.08 km).

Mount Pocono

#1 Mount Pocono

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,122
Coordinates41.1220300, -75.3646300
Altitude562
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Manor View Avenue (-75.364583, 41.122048)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $6.99
Round trip
$13.97
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.99 $13.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.86 $15.73
Premium $4.95 $8.47 $16.94
Diesel $5.98 $10.23 $20.45

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pocono and Allentown. The current time is 23:35:37.

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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.