How far is Ransom, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Ransom, PA to Allentown, PA is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.18 mi
01h 22m
Flight
56.99 mi
91.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.99 mi
Kilometers
91.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.18 mi
Kilometers
117.77 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 9:36 AM EDT
Return by in Ransom
Sat, Apr 18, 10:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ransom
2026-04-18T08:14
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 9:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ransom
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
East Side
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Ransom
36.6 mi
00h 41m
To Allentown
36.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
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 Ransom and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lower Narrows Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Lower Narrows Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Coxton Road

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Coxton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Kennedy Boulevard

    1356 ft · 52 sec · Kennedy Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto William Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · William Street

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto South Township Boulevard

    3074 ft · 1 min · South Township Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1002 ft · 25 sec · Chestnut Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476

    1421 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    152 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

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

    2233 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ransom 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 78%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 5%
Coxton Road
3.15 mi · 4%
Lower Narrows Road
2.21 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.43 mi · 2%
Oak Street
1.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

57 mi · 01h 04m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
00h 41m from Ransom
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ransom 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 Ransom to Allentown?

The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Ransom and 36.6 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Side

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

23 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

116 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ransom and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 56.99 mi (91.71 km).

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#1 Ransom

Township of Pennsylvania

Population1,362
Coordinates41.3942500, -75.8218600
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Lower Narrows Road (-75.821884, 41.394268)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.77 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.08
5.16 gal · 19.54 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.54 $21.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.95 $12.78 $25.56
Diesel $5.98 $15.43 $30.86

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 Ransom and Allentown. The current time is 08:14:01.

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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.