How far is Tannersville, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Tannersville, PA to Allentown, PA is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
41.23 mi
00h 48m
Flight
31.34 mi
50.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.34 mi
Kilometers
50.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.23 mi
Kilometers
66.35 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:32 PM EDT
Return by in Tannersville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tannersville
2026-10-15T16:44
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tannersville
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
Belfast
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Tannersville
20.5 mi
00h 24m
To Allentown
20.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Learn Road

    886 ft · 46 sec · Learn Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Pigeon Way

    679 ft · 33 sec · Pigeon Way

  3. 3

    Continue on Pigeon Way

    23 m · 7 sec · Pigeon Way

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Route 611

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Route 611

  5. 5

    Continue on North 9th Street

    107 m · 7 sec · North 9th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    60 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    23.9 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 145

    981 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 145 South

    54 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto MacArthur Road

    534 ft · 17 sec · MacArthur Road

  13. 13

    Continue on MacArthur Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North 7th Street

    2066 ft · 43 sec · North 7th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tilghman Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Tilghman Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tannersville and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 9th Street
24.1 mi · 58%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.5 mi · 25%
Route 611
3.4 mi · 8%
Tilghman Street
0.77 mi · 2%
MacArthur Road
0.77 mi · 2%
US 22 West
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North 9th Street

Continue straight

23.9 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belfast
00h 24m from Tannersville
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tannersville and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Belfast is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Tannersville and 20.7 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tannersville and Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Belfast

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

72 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

76 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Scranton, PA

77 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tannersville and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 31.34 mi (50.44 km).

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#1 Tannersville

Situated in Monroe County at an elevation of roughly 883 feet, this village lies within the Pocono Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania.

Population0
Coordinates41.0400900, -75.3057400
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Learn Road (-75.305744, 41.040046)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.51 L · about $6.52
Round trip
$13.03
2.92 gal · 11.02 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $6.52 $13.03
Mid-grade $4.93 $7.19 $14.38
Premium $5.31 $7.75 $15.49
Diesel $6.55 $9.56 $19.13

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tannersville and Allentown. The current time is 16:44:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.