How far is Allentown, PA from Beaver Falls, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Beaver Falls, PA is about 315.8 miles (508.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
315.79 mi
06h 06m
Flight
253.19 mi
407.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.19 mi
Kilometers
407.47 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.79 mi
Kilometers
508.21 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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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 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaver Falls
Sun, Apr 26, 6:49 PM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Mon, Apr 27, 12:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-26T12:43
Arrive Beaver Falls
Sun, Apr 26, 6:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:06 PM to 1:36 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Allentown
157.6 mi
03h 03m
To Beaver Falls
158.1 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Beaver Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    5 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

    698 ft · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    214.2 mi · 3 hr 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Ellwood City, Beaver Falls

    1454 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Big Beaver Boulevard

    1673 ft · 30 sec · Big Beaver Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Big Beaver Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Big Beaver Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on College Avenue

    1925 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on 8th Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · 8th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    140 m · 22 sec · 11th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Beaver Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
214 mi · 68%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 14%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 12%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 2%
Tilghman Street
4.99 mi · 2%
Big Beaver Boulevard
2.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

214 mi · 03h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.6 mi
253.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
03h 03m from Allentown
Leave By
11:48 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Beaver Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Beaver Falls?

The road trip is about 315.8 miles (508.2 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.6 miles from Allentown and 158.1 miles from Beaver Falls.

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

The direct path is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.52 one way or $91.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers around Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Beaver Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Beaver Falls. Straight-line distance: 253.19 mi (407.47 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Beaver Falls

#2 Beaver Falls

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,255
Coordinates40.7520100, -80.3192300
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Beaver Falls (-80.31923, 40.75201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.14 gal
42.18 L · about $45.52
Round trip
$91.04
22.28 gal · 84.36 L
Estimated CO2
99 kg one way
Round trip: 198 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.52 $91.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.23 $102.47
Premium $4.95 $55.19 $110.38
Diesel $5.98 $66.62 $133.23

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Beaver Falls. The current time is 12:43:04.

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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.