How far is Douglass, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Douglass, PA to Allentown, PA is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.7 miles (368 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
265.39 mi
04h 26m
Flight
228.7 mi
368.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.7 mi
Kilometers
368.05 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.39 mi
Kilometers
427.1 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Wed, Jun 10, 8:07 PM EDT
Return by in Douglass
Thu, Jun 11, 12:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Douglass
2026-06-10T15:41
Arrive Allentown
Wed, Jun 10, 8:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Douglass
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Douglass
131.9 mi
02h 13m
To Allentown
133.5 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nichols Hill Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Nichols Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Douglas Run Road

    1666 ft · 33 sec · Douglas Run Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Street

    1279 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 2nd Avenue

    979 ft · 20 sec · 2nd Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Sutersville Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Sutersville Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    3229 ft · 2 min · North Water Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 km · 59 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

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

    2490 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    152 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  24. 24

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Douglass 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
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi · 57%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 16%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 2%
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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
228.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 13m from Douglass
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Douglass and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.9 miles from Douglass and 133.5 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 228.7 miles (368 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.24 one way or $76.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Douglass and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Douglass and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 228.7 mi (368.05 km).

Douglass

#1 Douglass

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population10,582
Coordinates40.2439600, -79.8122700
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Nichols Hill Road (-79.81229, 40.243986)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.36 gal
35.45 L · about $38.24
Round trip
$76.49
18.72 gal · 70.9 L
Estimated CO2
83.2 kg one way
Round trip: 166.4 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.24 $76.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.05 $86.09
Premium $4.95 $46.37 $92.74
Diesel $5.98 $55.97 $111.95

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Douglass and Allentown. The current time is 15:41:00.

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.