How far is Greenville, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Greenville, PA to Allentown, PA is about 315 miles (506.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.3 miles (420.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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
314.99 mi
05h 27m
Flight
261.35 mi
420.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.35 mi
Kilometers
420.61 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.99 mi
Kilometers
506.92 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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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 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Fri, Oct 16, 3:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-10-15T16:45
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Oct 15, 10:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
6:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Central City
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Greenville
155.1 mi
02h 43m
To Allentown
159.9 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Water Street

    107 m · 17 sec · North Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    1072 ft · 33 sec · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Mercer Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Mercer Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mercer Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Mercer Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Greenville Mercer Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Greenville Mercer Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Greenville Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Greenville Avenue

    938 ft · 25 sec · Greenville Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on North Erie Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Erie Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Perry Highway

    963 ft · 24 sec · Perry Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Clarion

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    208.4 mi · 3 hr 44 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  19. 19

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  25. 25

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  28. 28

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville 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
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
208 mi · 66%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 7%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 4%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 3%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 3%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

208 mi · 03h 44m

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
05h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.7 mi
261.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central City
02h 43m from Greenville
Leave By
6:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenville and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315 miles (506.9 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?

Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.1 miles from Greenville and 159.9 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 261.3 miles (420.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 6:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.60 one way or $99.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Greenville and Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Central City

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

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

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Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

49 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

70 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 261.35 mi (420.61 km).

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#1 Greenville

Situated in Mercer County in northwestern Pennsylvania, this borough lies at an elevation of 945 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.4045000, -80.3911800
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: North Water Street (-80.391312, 41.40443)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.11 gal
42.07 L · about $49.60
Round trip
$99.19
22.22 gal · 84.14 L
Estimated CO2
98.7 kg one way
Round trip: 197.5 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $49.60 $99.19
Mid-grade $4.93 $54.72 $109.43
Premium $5.31 $58.94 $117.88
Diesel $6.55 $72.77 $145.54

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Allentown. The current time is 16:45:33.

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.