How far is Conway, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Conway, PA to Allentown, PA is about 306.3 miles (493 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249 miles (400.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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
306.31 mi
05h 03m
Flight
249.01 mi
400.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.01 mi
Kilometers
400.74 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.31 mi
Kilometers
492.96 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Wed, May 13, 1:39 AM EDT
Return by in Conway
Wed, May 13, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-05-12T20:36
Arrive Allentown
Wed, May 13, 1:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Conway
152.6 mi
02h 31m
To Allentown
153.7 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 11th Street

    15 m · 6 sec · 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Crows Run Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Freedom Crider Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Freedom Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Perry Highway

    1141 ft · 26 sec · Perry Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    545 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    3037 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    198.7 mi · 3 hr 38 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  22. 22

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway 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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
199 mi · 65%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 14%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 7%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 4%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 2%
Tilghman Street
4.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

199 mi · 03h 38m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.3 mi
249 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 31m from Conway
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Conway and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 306.3 miles (493 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.6 miles from Conway and 153.7 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 249 miles (400.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.17 one way or $88.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Conway and Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 249.01 mi (400.74 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,047
Coordinates40.6597900, -80.2392300
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: 11th Street (-80.239248, 40.659817)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.81 gal
40.92 L · about $44.17
Round trip
$88.34
21.62 gal · 81.84 L
Estimated CO2
96.1 kg one way
Round trip: 192.1 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.17 $88.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.72 $99.43
Premium $4.95 $53.55 $107.11
Diesel $5.98 $64.64 $129.29

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Allentown. The current time is 20:36:05.

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.