How far is Allentown, PA from Centre Hall, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Centre Hall, PA is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Centre Hall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Centre Hall.
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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
20.8 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
1437 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
19.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Potters Mills
1393 ft · 35 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Route 322
4 m · 1 sec · Old Route 322
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Route 322
1888 ft · 46 sec · Old Route 322
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Turn left onto Old Fort Road
38 m · 14 sec · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Fort Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Fort Road
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Continue on South Pennsylvania Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Decator Alley
67 m · 22 sec · Decator Alley
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Turn left onto North Miles Alley
18 m · 4 sec · North Miles Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Miles Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Centre Hall.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 22 West
Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
51.8 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Allentown and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Centre Hall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Centre Hall?
The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Penbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Allentown and 77.5 miles from Centre Hall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.35 one way or $44.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Allentown and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Centre Hall.
Stop Ideas Near Penbrook
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 Penbrook.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Centre Hall. Straight-line distance: 116.16 mi (186.94 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centre Hall
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,216 |
| Coordinates | 40.8475600, -77.6861100 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centre Hall (-77.68611, 40.84756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $22.35 | $44.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.16 | $50.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.10 | $54.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $32.71 | $65.42 |
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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