How far is Allentown, PA from Youngsville, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Youngsville, PA is about 279.1 miles (449.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.7 miles (348.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Road
279.13 mi
06h 01m
Flight
216.68 mi
348.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.68 mi
Kilometers
348.72 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.13 mi
Kilometers
449.21 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngsville
Thu, Oct 15, 11:45 PM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Fri, Oct 16, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-10-15T17:43
Arrive Youngsville
Thu, Oct 15, 11:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Allentown
139 mi
03h 00m
To Youngsville
140.1 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

    869 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville

    1529 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street

    2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Market Street

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    112.9 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.3 mi · 19 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Montmorenci Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Montmorenci Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Montmorenci Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Montmorenci Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Highland Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Highland Road

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kane-Russell City Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Kane-Russell City Road

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right

    8.6 mi · 12 min

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  43. 43

    Continue on Main Street

    1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Crescent Park

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park

  45. 45

    Continue on Warren Bypass

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Warren Bypass

  46. 46

    Continue on Youngsville Bypass

    1.2 km · 1 min · Youngsville Bypass

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    682 ft · 35 sec · Railroad Street

  48. 48

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    605 ft · 16 sec · East Main Street

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
49 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
113 mi · 40%
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 8%
Kane-Russell City Road
13.7 mi · 5%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 4%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 4%
South Market Street
9.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

113 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.4 mi
216.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
03h 00m from Allentown
Leave By
11:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allentown and Partly Sunny near Youngsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.1 miles (449.2 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139 miles from Allentown and 140.1 miles from Youngsville.

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

The direct path is about 216.7 miles (348.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.97 one way or $87.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Partly Sunny near Youngsville.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

71 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Youngsville. Straight-line distance: 216.68 mi (348.72 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 Youngsville

Situated in the northwestern region of Pennsylvania within Warren County, this borough rests at an elevation of approximately 1,201 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.8522800, -79.3186600
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Youngsville (-79.31866, 41.85228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.85 gal
37.28 L · about $43.97
Round trip
$87.94
19.7 gal · 74.56 L
Estimated CO2
87.5 kg one way
Round trip: 175.1 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $43.97 $87.94
Mid-grade $4.93 $48.51 $97.02
Premium $5.31 $52.25 $104.51
Diesel $6.55 $64.52 $129.04

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Youngsville. The current time is 17:43:53.

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.