How far is Blossburg, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Blossburg, PA to Allentown, PA is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.37 mi
02h 59m
Flight
110.36 mi
177.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.36 mi
Kilometers
177.61 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.37 mi
Kilometers
251.66 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in Blossburg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blossburg
2026-04-23T03:29
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blossburg
9:30 PM EDT
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
Reed
PA

Township in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Blossburg
78 mi
01h 29m
To Allentown
78.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hannibal Street

    107 m · 20 sec · Hannibal Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1440 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Williamson Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Williamson Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boone Run Road

    598 ft · 18 sec · Boone Run Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 15 South: Williamsport

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

    38.3 mi · 44 min · Appalachian Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  12. 12

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    13 mi · 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

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

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  23. 23

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  29. 29

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  32. 32

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  34. 34

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

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blossburg 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
39 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appalachian Thruway
38.3 mi · 25%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 14%
Keystone Shortway
13 mi · 8%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 7%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 7%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Appalachian Thruway

Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

38.3 mi · 00h 44m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reed
01h 29m from Blossburg
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blossburg and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Reed is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Blossburg and 78.4 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blossburg and Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Reed

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

72 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

73 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Middletown

76 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blossburg and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 110.36 mi (177.61 km).

Blossburg

#1 Blossburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,471
Coordinates41.6795200, -77.0638600
Altitude408
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Hannibal Street (-77.063855, 41.679606)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.89 L · about $22.55
Round trip
$45.11
11.04 gal · 41.78 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.55 $45.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.39 $50.77
Premium $4.95 $27.35 $54.69
Diesel $5.98 $33.01 $66.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blossburg and Allentown. The current time is 03:29:24.

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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.