How far is Darlington, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Darlington, PA to Allentown, PA is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Darlington and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darlington and Allentown.
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Start on 2nd Street
48 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
104 m · 7 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Darlington Road
1560 ft · 39 sec · Darlington Road
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Turn left onto Wallace Run Road
5 mi · 9 min · Wallace Run Road
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Continue on 49th Street
568 ft · 20 sec · 49th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Beaver Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Big Beaver Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 76
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
214.2 mi · 3 hr 54 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 Darlington and Allentown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
214 mi · 03h 54m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Darlington and Slight 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 Darlington to Allentown?
The road trip is about 319.3 miles (513.8 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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 158.5 miles from Darlington and 160.7 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 6:36 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.57 one way or $99.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Darlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Darlington and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 258.67 mi (416.29 km).
#1 Darlington
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 234 |
| Coordinates | 40.8095100, -80.4225700 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $4.40 | $49.57 | $99.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $54.31 | $108.61 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $59.39 | $118.77 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $74.11 | $148.23 |
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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