How far is Plymouth, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, PA to Allentown, PA is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
66.6 mi
01h 16m
Flight
49.69 mi
79.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.69 mi
Kilometers
79.97 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.6 mi
Kilometers
107.18 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 1:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-18T23:01
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Plymouth
33.3 mi
00h 38m
To Allentown
33.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 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 Plymouth and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Railroad Street

    43 m · 8 sec · West Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Center Avenue

    69 m · 12 sec · South Center Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Narrows Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Narrows Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Wyoming Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Wyoming Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pierce Street

    849 ft · 36 sec · Pierce Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rutter Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Rutter Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1772 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

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

    2233 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.8 mi · 72%
Rutter Avenue
8.49 mi · 13%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 5%
South Wyoming Avenue
1.38 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.02 mi · 2%
Narrows Road
1.01 mi · 2%
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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
49.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
00h 38m from Plymouth
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Allentown?

The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Plymouth and 33.3 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 49.69 mi (79.97 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population5,752
Coordinates41.2403600, -75.9446400
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: West Railroad Street (-75.944541, 41.240196)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.9 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.20
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.60 $19.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.81 $21.62
Premium $4.95 $11.64 $23.28
Diesel $5.98 $14.05 $28.11

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 Plymouth and Allentown. The current time is 23:01:13.

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.