How far is Tunkhannock, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Tunkhannock, PA to Allentown, PA is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
86.31 mi
01h 37m
Flight
68.53 mi
110.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.53 mi
Kilometers
110.29 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.31 mi
Kilometers
138.91 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Tunkhannock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tunkhannock
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tunkhannock
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
East Side
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Tunkhannock
43.1 mi
00h 48m
To Allentown
43.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    1037 ft · 39 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Tunkhannock Highway

    1063 ft · 36 sec · Tunkhannock Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Hunter Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Tunkhannock Highway

    15.6 mi · 25 min · Tunkhannock Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Memorial Highway

    9.7 mi · 16 min · Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

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

    2233 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tunkhannock 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
47.8 mi · 55%
Tunkhannock Highway
15.8 mi · 18%
Memorial Highway
14 mi · 16%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 4%
Hunter Highway
1.87 mi · 2%
PA 309 South
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
68.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
00h 48m from Tunkhannock
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Tunkhannock 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 Tunkhannock to Allentown?

The road trip is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 43.1 miles from Tunkhannock and 43.2 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Tunkhannock and Chance Rain Showers 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 Tunkhannock and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 68.53 mi (110.29 km).

Tunkhannock

#1 Tunkhannock

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,674
Coordinates41.5386900, -75.9465900
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-75.946672, 41.538716)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.53 L · about $12.46
Round trip
$24.92
6.1 gal · 23.06 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.46 $24.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.03 $28.05
Premium $4.95 $15.11 $30.22
Diesel $5.98 $18.24 $36.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tunkhannock and Allentown. The current time is 23:42:13.

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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.