How far is Blawnox, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Blawnox, PA to Allentown, PA is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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
281.38 mi
04h 37m
Flight
229.56 mi
369.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.56 mi
Kilometers
369.44 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.38 mi
Kilometers
452.83 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 3:44 AM EDT
Return by in Blawnox
Sat, Apr 18, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blawnox
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 3:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blawnox
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 Blawnox
140.2 mi
02h 18m
To Allentown
141.2 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    704 ft · 35 sec · Pine Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Blaw Avenue

    45 m · 11 sec · Blaw Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Freeport Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Freeport Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward PATP

    1782 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    179.5 mi · 3 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blawnox 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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
179 mi · 64%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 15%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Tilghman Street
4.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

179 mi · 03h 17m

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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.9 mi
229.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 18m from Blawnox
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blawnox and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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 140.2 miles from Blawnox and 141.2 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.57 one way or $81.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Blawnox and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 229.56 mi (369.44 km).

Blawnox

#1 Blawnox

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,379
Coordinates40.4934000, -79.8606100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Street (-79.860725, 40.493535)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.93 gal
37.58 L · about $40.57
Round trip
$81.15
19.86 gal · 75.16 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.5 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.57 $81.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.67 $91.34
Premium $4.95 $49.19 $98.39
Diesel $5.98 $59.38 $118.76

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Blawnox and Allentown. The current time is 23:07:21.

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.