How far is Orwell, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Orwell, PA to Allentown, PA is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
126.59 mi
02h 36m
Flight
97.15 mi
156.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.15 mi
Kilometers
156.35 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.59 mi
Kilometers
203.72 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, May 30, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in Orwell
Sat, May 30, 8:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orwell
2026-05-30T03:05
Arrive Allentown
Sat, May 30, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orwell
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
Dallas
PA

Borough in northern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Orwell
67 mi
01h 18m
To Allentown
59.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orwell and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Orwell Hill Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Orwell Hill Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on State Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    91 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Tunkhannock Highway

    1063 ft · 36 sec · Tunkhannock Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Hunter Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Tunkhannock Highway

    15.6 mi · 25 min · Tunkhannock Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Memorial Highway

    9.7 mi · 16 min · Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  21. 21

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

    2233 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orwell 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.8 mi · 38%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
20.8 mi · 16%
Tunkhannock Highway
15.8 mi · 12%
Roosevelt Highway
14.8 mi · 12%
Memorial Highway
14 mi · 11%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

47.8 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallas
01h 18m from Orwell
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orwell and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orwell to Allentown?

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Orwell and 59.7 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.26 one way or $36.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orwell and Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Dallas

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

12 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

26 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orwell and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 97.15 mi (156.35 km).

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#1 Orwell

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,121
Coordinates41.8839600, -76.2771600
Altitude456
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Orwell Hill Road (-76.277198, 41.883954)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.91 L · about $18.26
Round trip
$36.53
8.94 gal · 33.82 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.26 $36.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.56 $41.12
Premium $4.95 $22.14 $44.29
Diesel $5.98 $26.73 $53.46

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Orwell and Allentown. The current time is 03:05:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.