How far is Allentown, PA from Fairview, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Fairview, PA is about 353.4 miles (568.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.1 miles (428.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
353.36 mi
06h 45m
Flight
266.05 mi
428.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.05 mi
Kilometers
428.17 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
353.36 mi
Kilometers
568.67 km
Drive Time
06h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 10:59 PM EST
Return by in Allentown
Sat, Nov 7, 5:44 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-11-06T16:14
Arrive Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 10:59 PM EST
Route Timing
06h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:45 PM to 2:15 PM EST

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

Leave by
10:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
8:00 PM EST
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
Coaldale
PA

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
176 mi
03h 22m
To Fairview
177.3 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Fairview.

  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

    21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

    869 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville

    1529 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street

    2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Market Street

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    204 mi · 3 hr 39 min · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right

    48.3 mi · 52 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6N: Albion, Edinboro

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Route 6N

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 6N

  31. 31

    Turn right onto PA-98

    6.9 mi · 10 min · PA-98

  32. 32

    Continue on Avonia Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Avonia Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West Ridge Road

    8 m · 1 sec · West Ridge Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
204 mi · 58%
I 79 North
49 mi · 14%
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 6%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 3%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 3%
South Market Street
9.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

204 mi · 03h 39m

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 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.3 mi
266.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaldale
03h 22m from Allentown
Leave By
10:30 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Allentown and Chance Rain Showers near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Fairview?

The road trip is about 353.4 miles (568.7 km) and usually takes 06h 45m 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?

Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176 miles from Allentown and 177.3 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 266.1 miles (428.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.3 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 EST. 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 $54.89 one way or $109.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Allentown and Chance Rain Showers near Fairview.

Stop Ideas Near Coaldale

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

30 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

51 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

62 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 266.05 mi (428.17 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fairview

Situated in the northwestern corner of Pennsylvania, this municipality is located within Erie County along the southern shore of Lake Erie.

Population0
Coordinates42.0314500, -80.2553400
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Fairview (-80.25534, 42.03145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 569 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.47 gal
47.2 L · about $54.89
Round trip
$109.79
24.94 gal · 94.4 L
Estimated CO2
110.8 kg one way
Round trip: 221.6 kg / 489 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $54.89 $109.79
Mid-grade $4.82 $60.14 $120.29
Premium $5.27 $65.77 $131.53
Diesel $6.58 $82.08 $164.16

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Fairview. The current time is 16:14:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.