How far is Allentown, PA from Saxonburg, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Saxonburg, PA is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Saxonburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Saxonburg.
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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
179.4 mi · 3 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh
2697 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on New Kensington, Pittsburgh
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Freeport Road
2720 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Indianola Road
1076 ft · 30 sec · Indianola Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 28 North: New Kensington, Tarentum
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
11.2 mi · 14 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Freeport, Millerstown
1610 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Bakerstown Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bakerstown Road
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Turn right onto Ekastown Road
5.6 mi · 13 min · Ekastown Road
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Turn right onto Freeport Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Freeport Street
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Continue on South Rebecca Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Rebecca Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
8 m · 1 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Saxonburg.
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
179 mi · 03h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near Saxonburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Saxonburg?
The road trip is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.3 miles from Allentown and 148.8 miles from Saxonburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.5 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 5:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.82 one way or $85.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Saxonburg.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Saxonburg. Straight-line distance: 226.55 mi (364.59 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saxonburg
Borough in Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,425 |
| Coordinates | 40.7539500, -79.8100500 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saxonburg (-79.81005, 40.75395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $42.82 | $85.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.20 | $96.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $51.92 | $103.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.67 | $125.34 |
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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