How far is Shinglehouse, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Shinglehouse, PA to Allentown, PA is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shinglehouse and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shinglehouse and Allentown.
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Start on the route
49 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto East Academy Street
1293 ft · 28 sec · East Academy Street
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Turn right onto Stevens Street
16.6 mi · 29 min · Stevens Street
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Turn left onto Coudersport Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · Coudersport Road
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Turn sharp right onto North Brookland Road
7.5 mi · 12 min · North Brookland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Pinecreek Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinecreek Road
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Continue on Pine Creek Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pine Creek Road
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Continue on Pinecreek Road
2354 ft · 47 sec · Pinecreek Road
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Continue on Route 660
1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660
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Continue on West Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1694 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Route 287
10.6 mi · 19 min · Route 287
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Continue on Route 414
9.7 mi · 17 min · Route 414
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Take the ramp right
1061 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway
29.2 mi · 34 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
949 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Market Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike
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Continue on US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15
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Continue on Westbranch Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
1864 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
2393 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
13 mi · 14 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
1080 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight left
24 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard
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Continue on Factory Street
716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street
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Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Elysburg Road
9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road
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Continue on State Route 54
11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on Sunbury Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street
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Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
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Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail
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Continue on North Sillyman Street
1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street
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Turn left onto Pottsville Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street
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Turn right onto Route 61 South
150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South
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Continue on Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
1423 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia
1053 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi · 8 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 Shinglehouse and Allentown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Appalachian Thruway
Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway
29.2 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Shinglehouse and Sunny near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shinglehouse to Allentown?
The road trip is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km) and usually takes 04h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Williamsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.9 miles from Shinglehouse and 115.3 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.18 one way or $66.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shinglehouse and Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near South Williamsport
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 South Williamsport.
Lewistown
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shinglehouse and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 168.59 mi (271.32 km).
#1 Shinglehouse
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,044 |
| Coordinates | 41.9636800, -78.1908400 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| 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: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $33.18 | $66.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.34 | $74.69 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $40.23 | $80.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $48.56 | $97.12 |
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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