How far is Fellsburg, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Fellsburg, PA to Allentown, PA is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.9 miles (370 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
264.75 mi
04h 20m
Flight
229.92 mi
370.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.92 mi
Kilometers
370.02 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.75 mi
Kilometers
426.08 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Fri, Nov 6, 11:06 PM EST
Return by in Fellsburg
Sat, Nov 7, 3:26 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fellsburg
2026-11-06T18:46
Arrive Allentown
Fri, Nov 6, 11:06 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:20 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fellsburg
9:00 PM EST
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 Fellsburg
131.7 mi
02h 10m
To Allentown
133.1 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fells Church Road

    116 m · 16 sec · Fells Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fellsburg Road

    2124 ft · 2 min · Fellsburg Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward PA 51 North: Pittsburgh

    1093 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    10.7 mi · 15 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

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

    2490 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    152 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  18. 18

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fellsburg 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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 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 · 9%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.7 mi · 4%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
229.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 10m from Fellsburg
Leave By
8:20 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Fellsburg 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 Fellsburg to Allentown?

The road trip is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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 131.7 miles from Fellsburg and 133.1 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 229.9 miles (370 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.11 one way or $82.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Fellsburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Fellsburg and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 229.92 mi (370.02 km).

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#1 Fellsburg

Situated in Southwestern Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community lies within Rostraver Township in Westmoreland County.

Population0
Coordinates40.1831300, -79.8242100
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Fells Church Road (-79.824351, 40.183117)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.34 gal
35.36 L · about $41.11
Round trip
$82.23
18.68 gal · 70.72 L
Estimated CO2
83 kg one way
Round trip: 166 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $41.11 $82.23
Mid-grade $4.82 $45.05 $90.09
Premium $5.27 $49.26 $98.52
Diesel $6.58 $61.48 $122.95

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fellsburg and Allentown. The current time is 18:46:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.