How far is Allentown, PA from Huston, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Huston, PA is about 239.6 miles (385.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Huston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Huston.
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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
116.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown
2296 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Ramada Road
1822 ft · 37 sec · Ramada Road
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Turn right onto North Center Avenue
2806 ft · 56 sec · North Center Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
589 ft · 13 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Tayman Avenue
1620 ft · 32 sec · Tayman Avenue
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Continue on New Centerville Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · New Centerville Road
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Continue on Kingwood Road
13.4 mi · 24 min · Kingwood Road
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Continue on Park Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Park Street
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Continue on Logan Place
660 ft · 23 sec · Logan Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hugart Street
87 m · 12 sec · Hugart Street
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Continue on Latrobe Avenue
1094 ft · 48 sec · Latrobe Avenue
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Continue on Draketown Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Draketown Road
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Turn left onto Fireweed Road
97 m · 14 sec · Fireweed Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fireweed Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Huston.
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
117 mi · 02h 10m
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.
Patchy Frost leaving Allentown and Widespread Frost near Huston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Huston?
The road trip is about 239.6 miles (385.6 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Allentown and 120 miles from Huston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 6:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.57 one way or $69.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost around Allentown and Widespread Frost near Huston.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Huston. Straight-line distance: 211.9 mi (341.02 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huston
Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,352 |
| Coordinates | 39.8295200, -79.3753100 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huston (-79.37531, 39.82952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $34.57 | $69.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.91 | $77.82 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $41.91 | $83.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $50.59 | $101.18 |
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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