How far is Allentown, PA from South Strabane, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to South Strabane, PA is about 285 miles (458.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and South Strabane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and South Strabane.
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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 · 17 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 · 7 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
32.7 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 519: Eighty Four, Glyde
1350 ft · 42 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Route 519
2.2 mi · 4 min · Route 519
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Turn right onto East National Pike
1.6 mi · 2 min · East National Pike
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Turn right onto Anderson Drive
790 ft · 38 sec · Anderson Drive
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Turn right onto Strabane Drive
9 m · 1 sec · Strabane Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Strabane Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and South Strabane.
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 leaving Allentown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Strabane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to South Strabane?
The road trip is about 285 miles (458.6 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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 142.2 miles from Allentown and 142.7 miles from South Strabane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 5:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.06 one way or $82.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allentown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Strabane.
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 South Strabane. Straight-line distance: 248.09 mi (399.27 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Strabane
Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 9,449 |
| Coordinates | 40.1384000, -80.1633900 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Strabane (-80.16339, 40.1384)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $41.06 | $82.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.22 | $92.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $49.79 | $99.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $60.10 | $120.20 |
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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