How far is Cambridge Springs, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Cambridge Springs, PA to Allentown, PA is about 338.8 miles (545.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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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Road
338.8 mi
05h 47m
Flight
251.28 mi
404.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.28 mi
Kilometers
404.4 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.8 mi
Kilometers
545.24 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Apr 16, 3:23 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 9:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge Springs
2026-04-15T21:36
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Apr 16, 3:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge Springs
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
Coaldale
PA

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Cambridge Springs
169.1 mi
02h 53m
To Allentown
169.7 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge Springs and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    84 m · 12 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Venango Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Venango Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on River Street

    1346 ft · 40 sec · River Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cussewago Street

    1272 ft · 47 sec · Cussewago Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2671 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Army

    945 ft · 15 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Army

  9. 9

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1048 ft · 16 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 6/Route 19

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 6/Route 19

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward PA-198

    9 m · 1 sec · PA-198

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto PA-198

    3.1 mi · 5 min · PA-198

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    204.4 mi · 3 hr 40 min · Keystone Shortway

  17. 17

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

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  24. 24

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  30. 30

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  33. 33

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  35. 35

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

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
204 mi · 60%
PA-198
40.5 mi · 12%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 6%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 3%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 3%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

204 mi · 03h 40m

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
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.5 mi
251.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaldale
02h 53m from Cambridge Springs
Leave By
5:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cambridge Springs 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 Cambridge Springs to Allentown?

The road trip is about 338.8 miles (545.2 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.1 miles from Cambridge Springs and 169.7 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.5 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 5:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.83 one way or $97.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cambridge Springs and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Coaldale

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

30 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

51 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

62 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge Springs and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 251.28 mi (404.4 km).

Cambridge Springs

#1 Cambridge Springs

Human settlement

Population2,665
Coordinates41.8036700, -80.0564400
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-80.056684, 41.803471)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.95 gal
45.25 L · about $48.83
Round trip
$97.66
23.9 gal · 90.5 L
Estimated CO2
106.2 kg one way
Round trip: 212.4 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.83 $97.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.96 $109.92
Premium $4.95 $59.20 $118.40
Diesel $5.98 $71.46 $142.92

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge Springs and Allentown. The current time is 21:36:04.

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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.