How far is Allentown, PA from Williamstown, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Williamstown, PA is about 284.4 miles (457.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m 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
284.43 mi
05h 40m
Flight
243.7 mi
392.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.7 mi
Kilometers
392.2 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.43 mi
Kilometers
457.74 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 PM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Mon, Apr 20, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-19T13:53
Arrive Williamstown
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:40 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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Allentown
142 mi
02h 50m
To Williamstown
142.4 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    151.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    20.1 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Toll PA 43: California, Pittsburgh

    2143 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 88 South: West Brownsville, Fredericktown

    2436 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    853 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Taylor Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Taylor Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi · 53%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 15%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 13%
I 70 West
20.6 mi · 7%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 3%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
7.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
243.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 50m from Allentown
Leave By
5:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Allentown and Rain Showers Likely near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 284.4 miles (457.7 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 miles from Allentown and 142.4 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 5:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.02 one way or $82.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Allentown and Rain Showers Likely near Williamstown.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 243.7 mi (392.2 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Williamstown

Borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,386
Coordinates39.9792400, -80.0408900
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Williamstown (-80.04089, 39.97924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.04 gal
37.99 L · about $41.02
Round trip
$82.05
20.08 gal · 75.98 L
Estimated CO2
89.2 kg one way
Round trip: 178.5 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.02 $82.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.17 $92.35
Premium $4.95 $49.74 $99.48
Diesel $5.98 $60.04 $120.08

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Williamstown. The current time is 13:53:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.