How far is Tower City, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Tower City, PA to Allentown, PA is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
66.46 mi
01h 17m
Flight
55.74 mi
89.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.74 mi
Kilometers
89.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.46 mi
Kilometers
106.96 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 3:13 AM EDT
Return by in Tower City
Sat, Apr 18, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tower City
2026-04-18T01:55
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 3:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tower City
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
Centerport
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Tower City
32.9 mi
00h 38m
To Allentown
33.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly 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 Tower City and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tower City and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on East Grand Avenue

    6.5 mi · 10 min · East Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 125: Ravine

    1138 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Molleystown Road

    2889 ft · 51 sec · Molleystown Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tremont Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Tremont Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Tulpehocken Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Tulpehocken Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Wood Street

    1094 ft · 18 sec · East Wood Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Rock Road

    2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bethel Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    38 mi · 45 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tower City 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
38 mi · 57%
East Grand Avenue
9 mi · 14%
Tilghman Street
4.95 mi · 7%
Lancaster Avenue
4.77 mi · 7%
Bethel Road
2.88 mi · 4%
South Tremont Road
2.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

38 mi · 00h 45m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerport
00h 38m from Tower City
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tower City 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 Tower City to Allentown?

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Centerport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Tower City and 33.6 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:54 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Tower City and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Centerport

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

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

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Lancaster station

54 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

58 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

59 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

59 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tower City and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 55.74 mi (89.71 km).

Tower City

#1 Tower City

City in Barnes and Cass counties, North Dakota, USA

Population1,268
Coordinates40.5892500, -76.5524600
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: East Grand Avenue (-76.552421, 40.589242)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
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 56m
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
8.88 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.20
4.7 gal · 17.76 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tower City and Allentown. The current time is 01:55:46.

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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.