How far is Wappingers Falls, NY from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Wappingers Falls, NY to Allentown, PA is about 144.8 miles (233 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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.
Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wappingers Falls and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wappingers Falls and Allentown.
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Start on Albany Post Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Albany Post Road
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Continue straight
61 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 84 West, NY 52 West: Newburgh Beacon Bridge
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway
3235 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
130 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City
3062 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
29 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown
45.6 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Easton, Pennsylvania
1987 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
30.5 mi · 35 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Continue on Interstate 78 Toll Bridge
16.6 mi · 20 min · Interstate 78 Toll Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 145 North: South 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Pike Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pike Avenue
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Susquehanna Street
760 ft · 13 sec · West Susquehanna Street
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Continue on South 5th Street
1731 ft · 29 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Auburn Street
555 ft · 13 sec · West Auburn Street
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Turn right onto Lehigh Street
2094 ft · 43 sec · Lehigh Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Tilghman Street
1.4 km · 2 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 Wappingers Falls 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.
I 287 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown
45.6 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Wappingers Falls 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 Wappingers Falls to Allentown?
The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Wappingers Falls and 72.5 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.73 one way or $45.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Wappingers Falls and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Parsippany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Montclair Municipal Building
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parsippany.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wappingers Falls and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 106.86 mi (171.98 km).
#1 Wappingers Falls
Village in New York
| Population | 5,509 |
| Coordinates | 41.5964800, -73.9109700 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $4.45 | $22.73 | $45.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $25.46 | $50.92 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $27.50 | $55.00 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $33.26 | $66.52 |
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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