How far is Allentown, PA from Enlow, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Enlow, PA is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Enlow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Enlow.
-
1
Start on Tilghman Street
5 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street
-
2
Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
698 ft · 18 sec
-
3
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.1 km · 54 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
-
4
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway
-
5
Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
-
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
-
7
Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 44 min
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
1419 ft · 49 sec
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South
61 m · 8 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
-
11
Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP
2453 ft · 1 min
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1304 ft · 37 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
-
15
Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
-
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
-
17
Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
24.4 mi · 34 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton
4 mi · 6 min
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, PA 978 South: Imperial
880 ft · 21 sec
-
20
Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: Imperial, West Allegheny Schools, Raccoon Creek State Park
683 ft · 16 sec
-
21
Turn straight
53 m · 8 sec
-
22
Continue on West Allegheny Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Allegheny Road
-
23
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Allegheny Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Enlow.
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
171 mi · 03h 07m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Allentown and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Enlow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Enlow?
The road trip is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.8 miles from Allentown and 149 miles from Enlow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.92 one way or $91.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Allentown and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Enlow.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Enlow. Straight-line distance: 249.27 mi (401.16 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Enlow
Situated in the western portion of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community sits at an approximate elevation of 968 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4542300, -80.2331100 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Enlow (-80.23311, 40.45423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.39 | $45.92 | $91.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $50.39 | $100.78 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $55.06 | $110.12 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $68.82 | $137.64 |
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 · Nov 07, 2026