How far is Allentown, PA from Redstone, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Redstone, PA is about 269.5 miles (433.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Redstone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Redstone.
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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
151.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
11 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 51 North: Pittsburgh
742 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto I 70 West: Washington PA
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight right
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
1246 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Fayette City Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Fayette City Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fayette City Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Redstone.
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
152 mi · 02h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Allentown and Chance Rain Showers near Redstone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Redstone?
The road trip is about 269.5 miles (433.7 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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 134.5 miles from Allentown and 135 miles from Redstone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.86 one way or $77.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Allentown and Chance Rain Showers near Redstone.
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 Redstone. Straight-line distance: 230.11 mi (370.32 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Redstone
Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,241 |
| Coordinates | 40.0748000, -79.8036500 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redstone (-79.80365, 40.0748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $38.86 | $77.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.74 | $87.47 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $47.11 | $94.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $56.87 | $113.74 |
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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