How far is New Milford, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from New Milford, PA to Allentown, PA is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
109.89 mi
01h 49m
Flight
88.21 mi
141.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.21 mi
Kilometers
141.96 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.89 mi
Kilometers
176.85 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 11:07 AM EDT
Return by in New Milford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Milford
2026-04-18T09:17
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 11:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Milford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Laurel Run
PA

Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From New Milford
54.9 mi
00h 54m
To Allentown
55 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 New Milford and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Milford and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    41 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    1637 ft · 28 sec · Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 492

    1128 ft · 20 sec · State Route 492

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1596 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit

    1020 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 476: Allentown

    157 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    2233 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 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 New Milford 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
73.3 mi · 67%
State Route 492
30.1 mi · 27%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 3%
PA 309 South
0.96 mi · 1%
I 78
0.42 mi
Lehigh Valley Thruway
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

73.3 mi · 01h 24m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurel Run
00h 54m from New Milford
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Milford 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 New Milford to Allentown?

The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Laurel Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from New Milford and 55 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.85 one way or $31.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Milford and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Laurel Run

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Laurel Run, 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 Laurel Run.

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

3 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

26 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Milford and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 88.21 mi (141.96 km).

New Milford

#1 New Milford

Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Population833
Coordinates41.8725800, -75.7271300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-75.727267, 41.872579)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.68 L · about $15.85
Round trip
$31.71
7.76 gal · 29.36 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.85 $31.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.84 $35.69
Premium $4.95 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.98 $23.20 $46.40

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Milford and Allentown. The current time is 09:17:40.

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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.