How far is Allentown, PA from Freeport, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Freeport, PA is about 290.7 miles (467.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220 miles (354 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Freeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Freeport.
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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
179.4 mi · 3 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh
2697 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on New Kensington, Pittsburgh
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Freeport Road
2720 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Indianola Road
1076 ft · 30 sec · Indianola Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 28 North: New Kensington, Tarentum
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
11.2 mi · 14 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Freeport, Millerstown
1610 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Bakerstown Road
3257 ft · 1 min · Bakerstown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Freeport Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Freeport Road
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Turn right
1724 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Market Street
1179 ft · 29 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
120 m · 12 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto High Street
59 m · 4 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Freeport.
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
179 mi · 03h 17m
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 Sunny near Freeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Freeport?
The road trip is about 290.7 miles (467.9 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.2 miles from Allentown and 145.6 miles from Freeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220 miles (354 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.7 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 5:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.92 one way or $83.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Freeport.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Freeport. Straight-line distance: 219.94 mi (353.96 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Freeport
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,662 |
| Coordinates | 40.6739500, -79.6847700 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Freeport (-79.68477, 40.67395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 468 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $41.92 | $83.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.19 | $94.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $50.83 | $101.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $61.35 | $122.71 |
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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