How far is Allentown, PA from Brackenridge, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Brackenridge, PA is about 285.4 miles (459.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
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 Allentown and Brackenridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Brackenridge.
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Start on Tilghman Street
5 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
698 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.1 km · 54 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
1419 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South
61 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP
2453 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1304 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
179.4 mi · 3 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh
2697 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on New Kensington, Pittsburgh
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Freeport Road
2720 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Indianola Road
1076 ft · 30 sec · Indianola Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 28 North: New Kensington, Tarentum
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 366: Tarentum, New Kensington
1430 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 366 East, Red Belt: Tarentum, Brackenridge, Arnold
1376 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Bull Creek Road
1969 ft · 51 sec · Bull Creek Road
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Turn sharp left onto East 10th Avenue
2548 ft · 1 min · East 10th Avenue
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Continue on Freeport Road
1218 ft · 31 sec · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
1108 ft · 51 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
670 ft · 25 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto Morgan Street
141 m · 20 sec · Morgan Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Cornelia Street
31 m · 4 sec · Cornelia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cornelia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Brackenridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
179 mi · 03h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brackenridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Brackenridge?
The road trip is about 285.4 miles (459.3 km) and usually takes 05h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.5 miles from Allentown and 142.9 miles from Brackenridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.15 one way or $82.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allentown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brackenridge.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Brackenridge. Straight-line distance: 222.96 mi (358.82 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brackenridge
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,113 |
| Coordinates | 40.6081200, -79.7411600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brackenridge (-79.74116, 40.60812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $4.09 | $41.15 | $82.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.31 | $92.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $49.89 | $99.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $60.22 | $120.44 |
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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