How far is Piatt, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Piatt, PA to Allentown, PA is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Piatt and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piatt and Allentown.
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Start on Piatt Road
22 m · 4 sec · Piatt Road
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Turn right
82 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
4.2 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
544 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Route 154
9.4 mi · 17 min · Pennsylvania Route 154
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Merge slight left onto Cliff Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cliff Avenue
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Continue on Appalacian Thruway
2406 ft · 31 sec · Appalacian Thruway
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
801 ft · 10 sec · Appalachian Thruway
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Continue on Route 220 Highway
8.3 mi · 9 min · Route 220 Highway
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight right
81 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1629 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 42
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 42
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Continue on North State Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North State Street
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Continue on State Route 42
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 42
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Turn right onto Mall Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mall Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
99 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
44.2 mi · 50 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.1 mi · 41 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 · 28 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 Piatt and Allentown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
44.2 mi · 00h 50m
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 then Mostly Cloudy leaving Piatt 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 Piatt to Allentown?
The road trip is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Nescopeck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Piatt and 61.3 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Piatt and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Nescopeck
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 Nescopeck.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Scranton, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Piatt and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 91.22 mi (146.8 km).
#1 Piatt
Township in southwestern Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,140 |
| Coordinates | 41.5509100, -76.7166200 |
| Altitude | 494 |
| 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: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $19.16 | $38.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.23 | $46.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.05 | $56.09 |
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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