How far is Earlston, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Earlston, PA to Allentown, PA is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Earlston and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Earlston and Allentown.
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Start on East 4th Avenue
826 ft · 30 sec · East 4th Avenue
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Continue on Providence Street
108 m · 15 sec · Providence Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
1942 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Black Valley Road
1488 ft · 41 sec · Black Valley Road
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Turn slight right onto Ashcom Road
2367 ft · 1 min · Ashcom Road
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Turn right
831 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
72.5 mi · 1 hr 20 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 Earlston and Allentown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
At the end of the road, turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
72.5 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Earlston 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 Earlston to Allentown?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Enola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Earlston and 88.1 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.97 one way or $53.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Earlston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Enola
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 Enola.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Earlston and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 157.33 mi (253.2 km).
#1 Earlston
Situated in Bedford County within the Ridge and Valley physiographic province of the Appalachian Mountains, this small unincorporated community lies at an elevation of approximately 1,086 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0061900, -78.3700100 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $4.41 | $26.97 | $53.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $29.52 | $59.05 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $40.25 | $80.51 |
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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