How far is Allentown, PA from State Line, PA?

The estimated driving distance from Allentown, PA to State Line, PA is about 166 miles (267.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
166.03 mi
03h 27m · estimated
Flight
132.82 mi
213.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.82 mi
Kilometers
213.76 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
166.03 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
267.2 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State Line
Sat, Apr 11, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sat, Apr 11, 8:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-11T01:09
Arrive State Line
Sat, Apr 11, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 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
Elizabethtown
PA

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
66.4 mi
01h 43m
To State Line
99.6 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and State Line.

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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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
132.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
01h 43m from Allentown
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near State Line.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to State Line?

The road trip is about 166 miles (267.2 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Allentown and 99.6 miles from State Line.

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

The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.94 one way or $47.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near State Line.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

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Elizabethtown station

1 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
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Mount Joy

10 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

12 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

26 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and State Line. Straight-line distance: 132.82 mi (213.76 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
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#2 State Line

State Line is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7248200, -77.7244400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: State Line (-77.72444, 39.72482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.18 L · about $23.94
Round trip
$47.89
11.72 gal · 44.36 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.94 $47.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.95 $53.90
Premium $4.95 $29.03 $58.06
Diesel $5.98 $35.04 $70.09

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and State Line. The current time is 01:09:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.