How far is Hartley, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Hartley, PA to Allentown, PA is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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
181.3 mi
03h 04m
Flight
161.24 mi
259.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.24 mi
Kilometers
259.49 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.3 mi
Kilometers
291.78 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in Hartley
Sat, Apr 18, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartley
2026-04-18T06:19
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartley
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Hartley
88.5 mi
01h 32m
To Allentown
92.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 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 Hartley and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hartley Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Hartley Road

  2. 2

    Continue on T446

    1487 ft · 1 min · T446

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Egolf Road

    2175 ft · 43 sec · Egolf Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett

    1965 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    705 ft · 19 sec · West 5th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Black Valley Road

    1488 ft · 41 sec · Black Valley Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Ashcom Road

    2367 ft · 1 min · Ashcom Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    831 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    72.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  21. 21

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartley 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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
72.5 mi · 40%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 24%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 12%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 7%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 4%
Lincoln Highway
5.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

At the end of the road, turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

72.5 mi · 01h 20m

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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
161.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
01h 32m from Hartley
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hartley 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 Hartley to Allentown?

The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Hartley and 92.8 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.15 one way or $52.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Hartley and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartley and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 161.24 mi (259.49 km).

Hartley

#1 Hartley

Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania

Population1,805
Coordinates40.0214700, -78.4525200
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartley Road (-78.452683, 40.02153)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.22 L · about $26.15
Round trip
$52.30
12.8 gal · 48.44 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $26.15 $52.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.43 $58.87
Premium $4.95 $31.71 $63.41
Diesel $5.98 $38.27 $76.54

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartley and Allentown. The current time is 06:19:49.

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.