How far is Greensburg, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Greensburg, PA to Allentown, PA is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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
256.34 mi
04h 16m
Flight
213.89 mi
344.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.89 mi
Kilometers
344.23 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.34 mi
Kilometers
412.54 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in Greensburg
Sat, Apr 18, 2:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensburg
2026-04-18T05:44
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greensburg
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Greensburg
129.1 mi
02h 08m
To Allentown
127.3 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 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 Greensburg and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Urania Avenue

    758 ft · 41 sec · South Urania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Pittsburgh Street

    115 m · 6 sec · East Pittsburgh Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Otterman Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Otterman Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Spring Street

    1507 ft · 31 sec · North Spring Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Newton Street

    2036 ft · 36 sec · West Newton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Newton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Newton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Newton Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Newton Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

    1360 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton

    1490 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

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

    1238 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    903 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    152 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  25. 25

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensburg 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
33 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi · 59%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 17%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 9%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Tilghman Street
4.95 mi · 2%
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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
213.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 08m from Greensburg
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greensburg 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 Greensburg to Allentown?

The road trip is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Greensburg and 127.3 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.98 one way or $73.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greensburg and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensburg and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 213.89 mi (344.23 km).

Greensburg

#1 Greensburg

City and county seat of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Population14,082
Coordinates40.3014600, -79.5389300
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: South Urania Avenue (-79.538972, 40.301476)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.24 L · about $36.98
Round trip
$73.96
18.1 gal · 68.48 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.98 $73.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.62 $83.24
Premium $4.95 $44.83 $89.67
Diesel $5.98 $54.12 $108.24

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 Greensburg and Allentown. The current time is 05:44:01.

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.