How far is Braddock Hills, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Braddock Hills, PA to Allentown, PA is about 276.7 miles (445.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Braddock Hills and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Braddock Hills and Allentown.
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Start on Wilkins Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · Wilkins Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Wilkins Avenue
2102 ft · 2 min · Wilkins Avenue
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Turn left onto Bevington Road
587 ft · 26 sec · Bevington Road
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Continue on Bevington Road
1626 ft · 1 min · Bevington Road
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Merge slight right onto Ardmore Boulevard
2080 ft · 46 sec · Ardmore Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
1881 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 East, US 22 East: Monroeville
731 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto I 376 East, US 22 East: Monroeville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.1 mi · 8 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg
1712 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
1358 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia
1053 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Braddock Hills and Allentown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
170 mi · 03h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Braddock Hills 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 Braddock Hills to Allentown?
The road trip is about 276.7 miles (445.3 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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 137.8 miles from Braddock Hills and 138.9 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 7:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.88 one way or $79.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Braddock Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.
Hancock, MD
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Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Braddock Hills and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 230.16 mi (370.41 km).
#1 Braddock Hills
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,772 |
| Coordinates | 40.4172900, -79.8650500 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $39.88 | $79.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.89 | $89.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $48.35 | $96.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $58.36 | $116.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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