How far is Fox Run, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Fox Run, PA to Allentown, PA is about 300.4 miles (483.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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
300.35 mi
04h 53m
Flight
240.79 mi
387.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.79 mi
Kilometers
387.52 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.35 mi
Kilometers
483.36 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM EDT
Return by in Fox Run
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox Run
2026-04-23T02:17
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox Run
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 Fox Run
149.4 mi
02h 26m
To Allentown
150.9 mi
02h 26m

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 Fox Run and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fox Run and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Northfield Road

    143 m · 25 sec · Northfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gable Road

    117 m · 22 sec · Gable Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Peters Road

    1486 ft · 41 sec · Peters Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Rowan Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Rowan Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Perry Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Perry Highway

  6. 6

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

    545 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    3037 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    198.7 mi · 3 hr 38 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  19. 19

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox Run 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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.6 mi
240.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 26m from Fox Run
Leave By
7:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fox Run and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fox Run to Allentown?

The road trip is about 300.4 miles (483.4 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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 149.4 miles from Fox Run and 150.9 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 7:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.31 one way or $86.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fox Run 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 Fox Run and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 240.79 mi (387.52 km).

Fox Run

#1 Fox Run

Census designated place

Population3,282
Coordinates40.7022900, -80.0828400
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Northfield Road (-80.082102, 40.703118)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.6 gal
40.12 L · about $43.31
Round trip
$86.62
21.2 gal · 80.24 L
Estimated CO2
94.2 kg one way
Round trip: 188.4 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.31 $86.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.75 $97.50
Premium $4.95 $52.51 $105.02
Diesel $5.98 $63.39 $126.78

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 Fox Run and Allentown. The current time is 02:17:49.

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.