How far is Allentown, PA from Latrobe, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Latrobe, PA is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.36 mi
05h 00m
Flight
205.39 mi
330.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.39 mi
Kilometers
330.54 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.36 mi
Kilometers
375.56 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Latrobe
Thu, Apr 23, 10:07 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-23T05:07
Arrive Latrobe
Thu, Apr 23, 10:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Allentown
116.4 mi
02h 30m
To Latrobe
116.9 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.2 mi · 37 min · Lincoln Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitt Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    18.4 mi · 30 min · Lincoln Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    54 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ligonier Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Ligonier Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hillview Avenue

    1161 ft · 25 sec · Hillview Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Industrial Boulevard

    53 m · 3 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Industrial Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
81.1 mi · 35%
Lincoln Highway
49.7 mi · 21%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 18%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 16%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 3%
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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
205.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 30m from Allentown
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near Latrobe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.4 miles (375.6 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Allentown and 116.9 miles from Latrobe.

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

The direct path is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.63 one way or $67.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Latrobe.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Latrobe. Straight-line distance: 205.39 mi (330.54 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Latrobe

City in Pennsylvania

Population7,767
Coordinates40.3211800, -79.3794800
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Latrobe (-79.37948, 40.32118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.23 gal
31.17 L · about $33.63
Round trip
$67.26
16.46 gal · 62.34 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.3 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.63 $67.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.85 $75.70
Premium $4.95 $40.77 $81.54
Diesel $5.98 $49.22 $98.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Latrobe. The current time is 05:07:18.

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.