How far is Fernway, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Fernway, PA to Allentown, PA is about 299.7 miles (482.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
299.7 mi
04h 52m
Flight
243.31 mi
391.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.31 mi
Kilometers
391.57 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.7 mi
Kilometers
482.32 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Fernway
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fernway
2026-04-23T02:23
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fernway
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 Fernway
149.3 mi
02h 26m
To Allentown
150.4 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
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 Fernway and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hartland Drive

    129 m · 20 sec · Hartland Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodhollow Drive

    106 m · 17 sec · Woodhollow Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rochester Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Perry Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Perry Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    545 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    3037 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    198.7 mi · 3 hr 38 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 Fernway 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
199 mi · 66%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 14%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 4%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.4 mi
243.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 26m from Fernway
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fernway and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 299.7 miles (482.3 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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 149.3 miles from Fernway and 150.4 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.19 one way or $86.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fernway 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 Fernway and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 243.31 mi (391.57 km).

Fernway

#1 Fernway

Census designated place

Population12,414
Coordinates40.6947900, -80.1308900
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartland Drive (-80.131022, 40.694845)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.57 gal
40.03 L · about $43.19
Round trip
$86.38
21.14 gal · 80.06 L
Estimated CO2
93.9 kg one way
Round trip: 187.9 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.19 $86.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.61 $97.22
Premium $4.95 $52.36 $104.73
Diesel $5.98 $63.21 $126.42

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 Fernway and Allentown. The current time is 02:23:46.

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.