How far is Evans City, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Evans City, PA to Allentown, PA is about 305.6 miles (491.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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
305.62 mi
04h 58m
Flight
239.79 mi
385.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.79 mi
Kilometers
385.91 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.62 mi
Kilometers
491.85 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Evans City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evans City
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evans City
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 Evans City
152.4 mi
02h 29m
To Allentown
153.3 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evans City and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2578 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Evans City Road

    1184 ft · 28 sec · Evans City Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lindsay Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lindsay Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

    2944 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    198.7 mi · 3 hr 38 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 Evans City 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
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 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
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.8 mi
239.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 29m from Evans City
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evans City and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evans City to Allentown?

The road trip is about 305.6 miles (491.8 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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 152.4 miles from Evans City and 153.3 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 239.8 miles (385.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.05 one way or $88.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evans City 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 Evans City and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 239.79 mi (385.91 km).

Evans City

#1 Evans City

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,711
Coordinates40.7692300, -80.0628400
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-80.062816, 40.76917)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 492 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.78 gal
40.82 L · about $44.05
Round trip
$88.09
21.56 gal · 81.64 L
Estimated CO2
95.8 kg one way
Round trip: 191.6 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.05 $88.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.58 $99.15
Premium $4.95 $53.40 $106.81
Diesel $5.98 $64.46 $128.93

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Evans City and Allentown. The current time is 02:27:20.

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.