How far is Belleville, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Belleville, PA to Allentown, PA is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.46 mi
02h 27m
Flight
117.25 mi
188.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.25 mi
Kilometers
188.7 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.46 mi
Kilometers
235.7 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Nov 7, 5:01 AM EST
Return by in Belleville
Sat, Nov 7, 7:28 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belleville
2026-11-07T02:33
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Nov 7, 5:01 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belleville
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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 Belleville
72.8 mi
01h 13m
To Allentown
73.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 13 mph W
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 655

    6.3 mi · 11 min · State Route 655

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 322

    1042 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 322
59.1 mi · 40%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 29%
American Legion Memorial Highway
20.9 mi · 14%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 5%
State Route 655
6.29 mi · 4%
Tilghman Street
4.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 322

Merge slight left

58.9 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
117.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linglestown
01h 13m from Belleville
Leave By
1:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Belleville and Chance Light Rain near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Linglestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Belleville and 73.6 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.76 one way or $45.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Belleville and Chance Light Rain near Allentown.

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 Belleville and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 117.25 mi (188.7 km).

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#1 Belleville

Situated in central Pennsylvania within Mifflin County at an elevation of 797 feet, this census-designated place lies in the Kishacoquillas Valley.

Population0
Coordinates40.6050700, -77.7255500
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-77.725644, 40.60521)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.56 L · about $22.76
Round trip
$45.52
10.34 gal · 39.12 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $22.76 $45.52
Mid-grade $4.82 $24.93 $49.87
Premium $5.27 $27.27 $54.53
Diesel $6.58 $34.03 $68.06

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Belleville and Allentown. The current time is 02:33:23.

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