How far is Greenfield, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Greenfield, PA to Allentown, PA is about 279.1 miles (449.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.3 miles (377 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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
279.14 mi
04h 34m
Flight
234.24 mi
376.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.24 mi
Kilometers
376.98 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.14 mi
Kilometers
449.23 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 5:01 AM EDT
Return by in Greenfield
Sat, Apr 18, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenfield
2026-04-18T00:26
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 5:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenfield
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Greenfield
139.1 mi
02h 17m
To Allentown
140 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alma Street

    5 m · 3 sec · Alma Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stanley Street

    1214 ft · 57 sec · Stanley Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kaercher Street

    108 m · 14 sec · Kaercher Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Greenfield Avenue

    1171 ft · 47 sec · Greenfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Winterburn Avenue

    93 m · 13 sec · Winterburn Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Alger Street

    108 m · 16 sec · Alger Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Beechwood Boulevard

    1296 ft · 49 sec · Beechwood Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    804 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    10 mi · 14 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  10. 10

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

    1317 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  23. 23

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenfield 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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
170 mi · 61%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 15%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
10 mi · 4%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

170 mi · 03h 07m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
234.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 17m from Greenfield
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greenfield and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.1 miles (449.2 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.1 miles from Greenfield and 140 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 234.3 miles (377 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.25 one way or $80.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Greenfield and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Metal, 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 Metal.

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenfield and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 234.24 mi (376.98 km).

Greenfield

#1 Greenfield

Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Population2,007
Coordinates40.4214600, -79.9433800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Alma Street (-79.943377, 40.421442)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.85 gal
37.29 L · about $40.25
Round trip
$80.49
19.7 gal · 74.58 L
Estimated CO2
87.5 kg one way
Round trip: 175.1 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.25 $80.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.30 $90.60
Premium $4.95 $48.80 $97.59
Diesel $5.98 $58.90 $117.81

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenfield and Allentown. The current time is 00:26:20.

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.