How far is Bigler, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Bigler, PA to Allentown, PA is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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
183.75 mi
03h 23m
Flight
149.58 mi
240.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.58 mi
Kilometers
240.72 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.75 mi
Kilometers
295.71 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Wed, Apr 15, 12:06 AM EDT
Return by in Bigler
Wed, Apr 15, 3:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bigler
2026-04-14T20:42
Arrive Allentown
Wed, Apr 15, 12:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bigler
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
McEwensville
PA

Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Bigler
95.1 mi
01h 41m
To Allentown
88.7 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walker Road

    1524 ft · 1 min · Walker Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1964 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  13. 13

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  22. 22

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
100 mi · 55%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 12%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 6%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 6%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 5%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

100 mi · 01h 48m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
149.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwensville
01h 41m from Bigler
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bigler and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

McEwensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Bigler and 88.7 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.48 one way or $52.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bigler and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near McEwensville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

81 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Lewistown

84 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

94 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bigler and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 149.58 mi (240.72 km).

Bigler

#1 Bigler

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Population1,220
Coordinates40.9847800, -78.3064100
Altitude515
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Walker Road (-78.306421, 40.984786)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.48 gal
24.54 L · about $26.48
Round trip
$52.95
12.96 gal · 49.08 L
Estimated CO2
57.6 kg one way
Round trip: 115.2 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $26.48 $52.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.80 $59.60
Premium $4.95 $32.10 $64.20
Diesel $5.98 $38.75 $77.50

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bigler and Allentown. The current time is 20:42:56.

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.