How far is Allentown, PA from Glade, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Glade, PA is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
201.22 mi
04h 09m
Flight
182.84 mi
294.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.84 mi
Kilometers
294.26 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.22 mi
Kilometers
323.84 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glade
Thu, Apr 16, 12:45 PM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Apr 16, 4:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-16T08:36
Arrive Glade
Thu, Apr 16, 12:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
9:00 PM EDT
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
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Allentown
100.4 mi
02h 04m
To Glade
100.8 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    81.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Bedford

    51 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Business 220

    1435 ft · 40 sec · Business 220

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 52 sec · Country Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Huckleberry Highway

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Huckleberry Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sulfer Run Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Sulfer Run Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sulfer Run Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
81.1 mi · 40%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 21%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 19%
Lincoln Highway
16.9 mi · 8%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 4%
Tilghman Street
4.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
182.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 04m from Allentown
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Allentown and 100.8 miles from Glade.

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

The direct path is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.01 one way or $58.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allentown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glade.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Glade. Straight-line distance: 182.84 mi (294.26 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Glade

#2 Glade

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,143
Coordinates39.9959100, -78.8661300
Altitude695
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Glade (-78.86613, 39.99591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.88 L · about $29.01
Round trip
$58.02
14.2 gal · 53.76 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.01 $58.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.65 $65.31
Premium $4.95 $35.17 $70.35
Diesel $5.98 $42.46 $84.92

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Glade. The current time is 08:36:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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