How far is Centerville, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Centerville, PA to Allentown, PA is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
276.74 mi
04h 34m
Flight
239.42 mi
385.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.42 mi
Kilometers
385.31 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.74 mi
Kilometers
445.37 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Nov 7, 11:49 AM EST
Return by in Centerville
Sat, Nov 7, 4:23 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-11-07T07:15
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Nov 7, 11:49 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Centerville
138.8 mi
02h 17m
To Allentown
138 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 15 mph W
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Drive

    18 m · 7 sec · Scenic Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old National Pike

    1977 ft · 40 sec · Old National Pike

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto National Pike West

    2.9 mi · 4 min · National Pike West

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 43 North: California

    2461 ft · 60 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    152 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  20. 20

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville 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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi · 55%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 15%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.3 mi · 7%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

152 mi · 02h 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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
239.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 17m from Centerville
Leave By
7:52 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Centerville and Chance Light Rain near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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 138.8 miles from Centerville and 138 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.01 one way or $86.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Centerville and Chance Light Rain 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 Centerville and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 239.42 mi (385.31 km).

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#1 Centerville

Situated within Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania, this borough sits at an approximate elevation of 1,178 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.0453500, -79.9756100
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Scenic Drive (-79.975729, 40.045365)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.77 gal
36.97 L · about $43.01
Round trip
$86.02
19.54 gal · 73.94 L
Estimated CO2
86.8 kg one way
Round trip: 173.7 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $43.01 $86.02
Mid-grade $4.82 $47.12 $94.24
Premium $5.27 $51.53 $103.05
Diesel $6.58 $64.31 $128.61

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerville and Allentown. The current time is 07:15:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.