How far is Allentown, PA from Waynesboro, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Waynesboro, PA is about 144 miles (231.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.04 mi
03h 02m
Flight
124.95 mi
201.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.95 mi
Kilometers
201.08 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.04 mi
Kilometers
231.81 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waynesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive Waynesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 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
Linglestown
PA

Census designated place

From Allentown
71.9 mi
01h 31m
To Waynesboro
72.1 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Waynesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Waynesboro.

  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

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Wayne Ave

    1564 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Wayne Avenue

    1463 ft · 33 sec · Wayne Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Wayne Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Wayne Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Wayne Highway

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Wayne Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Grant Street

    1126 ft · 19 sec · North Grant Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Wayne Highway

    1336 ft · 22 sec · Wayne Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Grant Street

    2637 ft · 2 min · North Grant Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1340 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
74.8 mi · 52%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 30%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 5%
Wayne Highway
6.44 mi · 4%
Tilghman Street
4.99 mi · 3%
Wayne Road
4.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight left

74.1 mi · 01h 29m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
125 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linglestown
01h 31m from Allentown
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Allentown and Chance Rain Showers near Waynesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Waynesboro?

The road trip is about 144 miles (231.8 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Linglestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Allentown and 72.1 miles from Waynesboro.

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

The direct path is about 125 miles (201.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.76 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Allentown and Chance Rain Showers near Waynesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Linglestown

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

11 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

16 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

25 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

35 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 124.95 mi (201.08 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Waynesboro

#2 Waynesboro

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population10,906
Coordinates39.7559300, -77.5777700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Waynesboro (-77.57777, 39.75593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.24 L · about $20.76
Round trip
$41.51
10.16 gal · 38.48 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.76 $41.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.36 $46.73
Premium $4.95 $25.17 $50.33
Diesel $5.98 $30.38 $60.76

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 Waynesboro. The current time is 22:45:35.

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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.