How far is Allentown, PA from Ebensburg, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Ebensburg, PA is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170 miles (273.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Ebensburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Ebensburg.
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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
81.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1614 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
27.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
15.9 mi · 18 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ebensburg, Loretto
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ebensburg, Loretto
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rowena Drive
3002 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive
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Continue on East High Street
1478 ft · 51 sec · East High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Ebensburg.
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
81.1 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Ebensburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Ebensburg?
The road trip is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Allentown and 112.5 miles from Ebensburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170 miles (273.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.40 one way or $64.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Sunny near Ebensburg.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Ebensburg. Straight-line distance: 170.03 mi (273.63 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ebensburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,015 |
| Coordinates | 40.4850700, -78.7247400 |
| Altitude | 651 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ebensburg (-78.72474, 40.48507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $32.40 | $64.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.47 | $72.94 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $39.29 | $78.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $47.42 | $94.84 |
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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