Manhattan to Allentown by train
Allentown lies 130 km (81 mi) west of Manhattan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 45 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 159 km (99 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Manhattan | Allentown | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 120,207 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 107 m (351 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Harlem–125th Street station, Hudson Terminal, Marble Hill | Allentown Railroad Station |
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Common questions
How far is Allentown from Manhattan?
130 km (81 mi) in a straight line, west of Manhattan; by road roughly 159 km (99 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Allentown by train?
About 1 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manhattan and Allentown?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.