How far is Allentown, PA from North Buffalo, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to North Buffalo, PA is about 277.9 miles (447.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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
277.92 mi
05h 37m
Flight
214.71 mi
345.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.71 mi
Kilometers
345.55 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.92 mi
Kilometers
447.27 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-23T01:23
Arrive North Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 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
5:46 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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Allentown
138.8 mi
02h 48m
To North Buffalo
139.1 mi
02h 48m

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
75°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 North Buffalo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and North Buffalo.

  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

    144.9 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville

    994 ft · 33 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Allegheny Boulevard

    19.2 mi · 29 min · Allegheny Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North Street

    19.4 mi · 27 min · North Street

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 66 South: Ford City

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Pleasantview Drive

    771 ft · 34 sec · Pleasantview Drive

  33. 33

    Continue on Hill Street

    1788 ft · 1 min · Hill Street

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto 5th Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Prospect Avenue

    2383 ft · 49 sec · Prospect Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1734 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Cadogan Slate Lick Road

    1976 ft · 45 sec · Cadogan Slate Lick Road

  38. 38

    Turn sharp right onto Boarts Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Boarts Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boarts Road

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
145 mi · 52%
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 8%
North Street
19.4 mi · 7%
Allegheny Boulevard
19.2 mi · 7%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 4%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

145 mi · 02h 36m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.2 mi
214.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 48m from Allentown
Leave By
5:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near North Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to North Buffalo?

The road trip is about 277.9 miles (447.3 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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 138.8 miles from Allentown and 139.1 miles from North Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.2 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 5:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.08 one way or $80.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near North Buffalo.

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 North Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 214.71 mi (345.55 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
North Buffalo

#2 North Buffalo

Township of Pennsylvania

Population2,874
Coordinates40.7628400, -79.5836600
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: North Buffalo (-79.58366, 40.76284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.81 gal
37.12 L · about $40.08
Round trip
$80.17
19.62 gal · 74.24 L
Estimated CO2
87.2 kg one way
Round trip: 174.4 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.08 $80.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.12 $90.23
Premium $4.95 $48.60 $97.20
Diesel $5.98 $58.66 $117.33

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 North Buffalo. The current time is 01:23:45.

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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.