How far is Nicholson, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Nicholson, PA to Allentown, PA is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 41m.
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.
Borough in southeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholson and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholson and Allentown.
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Start on Oak Street
57 m · 10 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
106 m · 17 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1663 ft · 49 sec · State Street
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Continue on State Route 92 North
1708 ft · 36 sec · State Route 92 North
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Turn right onto State Route 1031
990 ft · 44 sec · State Route 1031
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Continue on Farnham Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Farnham Road
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Continue on Farnham Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Farnham Road
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Turn straight onto Pennsylvania Route 107
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Route 107
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Continue on Pennsylvania Route 107
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Route 107
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Take the ramp right
866 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit
1020 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 476: Allentown
157 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
73.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
2233 ft · 1 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 Nicholson 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
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Nicholson and Chance Light Rain near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholson to Allentown?
The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Penn Lake Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Nicholson and 47.9 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.83 one way or $29.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Nicholson and Chance Light Rain near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Penn Lake Park
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 Penn Lake Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholson and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 71.92 mi (115.75 km).
#1 Nicholson
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 705 |
| Coordinates | 41.6261900, -75.7804700 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $4.40 | $14.83 | $29.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $16.25 | $32.51 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $22.18 | $44.36 |
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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