How far is Towanda, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Towanda, PA to Allentown, PA is about 126 miles (202.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Towanda and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Towanda and Allentown.
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Start on Park Street
72 m · 13 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto John B Merrill Parkway
1111 ft · 40 sec · John B Merrill Parkway
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Turn right onto Washington Street
88 m · 18 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
809 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2333 ft · 50 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Golden Mile Road
2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on State Street
2421 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on River Street
2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street
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Continue on Main Street
1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
91 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Tunkhannock Highway
1063 ft · 36 sec · Tunkhannock Highway
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Continue on Hunter Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway
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Continue on Tunkhannock Highway
15.6 mi · 25 min · Tunkhannock Highway
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Turn left onto Memorial Highway
9.7 mi · 16 min · Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PATP
550 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.8 mi · 52 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 Towanda and Allentown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Towanda and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Towanda to Allentown?
The road trip is about 126 miles (202.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Pringle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Towanda and 63.1 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Towanda and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Pringle
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 Pringle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Towanda and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 94.16 mi (151.54 km).
#1 Towanda
Borough in Pennsylvania, USA and seat of Bradford County
| Population | 2,803 |
| Coordinates | 41.7675800, -76.4427200 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $18.18 | $36.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.47 | $40.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.05 | $44.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $26.61 | $53.22 |
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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