How far is Allentown, PA from Foster Brook, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Foster Brook, PA is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.2 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 EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
273.92 mi
05h 34m
Flight
187.78 mi
302.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.78 mi
Kilometers
302.21 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.92 mi
Kilometers
440.83 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Foster Brook
Sat, Nov 7, 4:43 PM EST
Return by in Allentown
Sat, Nov 7, 10:18 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-11-07T11:09
Arrive Foster Brook
Sat, Nov 7, 4:43 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:50 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Allentown
136.4 mi
02h 47m
To Foster Brook
137.5 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
49°F
Today

Chance Snow Showers then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Foster Brook.

  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

    112.9 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Bennetts Valley Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    1235 ft · 21 sec · Million Dollar Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Million Dollar Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on South Saint Marys Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · South Saint Marys Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    45 m · 3 sec · Railroad Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South Michael Street

    117 m · 9 sec · South Michael Street

  37. 37

    Continue on North Michael Street

    551 ft · 14 sec · North Michael Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Maurus Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Johnsonburg Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Powers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue

  42. 42

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 5 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  44. 44

    Keep slight right

    31.4 mi · 35 min

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 346 East: Foster, Brook

    1650 ft · 47 sec

  46. 46

    Continue on Bolivar Drive

    1767 ft · 40 sec · Bolivar Drive

  47. 47

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    768 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
48 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
113 mi · 41%
Powers Avenue
38.9 mi · 14%
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 8%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 4%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 4%
Bennetts Valley Highway
10.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

113 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.1 mi
187.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 47m from Allentown
Leave By
5:50 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Allentown and Chance Snow Showers then Rain Showers Likely near Foster Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Foster Brook?

The road trip is about 273.9 miles (440.8 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.4 miles from Allentown and 137.5 miles from Foster Brook.

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

The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.1 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 5:50 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.41 one way or $84.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Allentown and Chance Snow Showers then Rain Showers Likely near Foster Brook.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

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Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Foster Brook. Straight-line distance: 187.78 mi (302.21 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 Foster Brook

Situated in the rugged terrain of northern Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community lies within McKean County at an approximate elevation of 1,437 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.9750600, -78.6172500
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Foster Brook (-78.61725, 41.97506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.67 gal
36.59 L · about $42.41
Round trip
$84.83
19.34 gal · 73.18 L
Estimated CO2
85.9 kg one way
Round trip: 171.9 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $42.41 $84.83
Mid-grade $4.81 $46.54 $93.08
Premium $5.26 $50.85 $101.71
Diesel $6.57 $63.56 $127.12

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

There is no time difference between Allentown and Foster Brook. The current time is 11:09:06.

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.