How far is Hatfield, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Hatfield, PA to Allentown, PA is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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
267.15 mi
04h 26m
Flight
229.68 mi
369.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.68 mi
Kilometers
369.64 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.15 mi
Kilometers
429.93 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 11:27 AM EDT
Return by in Hatfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hatfield
2026-04-23T07:01
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 11:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hatfield
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Hatfield
132 mi
02h 13m
To Allentown
135.1 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 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 Hatfield and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Morgantown Road

    3054 ft · 54 sec · Morgantown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pittsburgh Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    136.3 mi · 2 hr 31 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 Hatfield 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
136 mi · 51%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 16%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
Pittsburgh Street
15.3 mi · 6%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

136 mi · 02h 31m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
229.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 13m from Hatfield
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hatfield and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132 miles from Hatfield and 135.1 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.53 one way or $77.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hatfield and Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hatfield and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 229.68 mi (369.64 km).

Hatfield

#1 Hatfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,323
Coordinates39.8778500, -79.7392100
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown Road (-79.739065, 39.877769)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.43 gal
35.68 L · about $38.53
Round trip
$77.06
18.86 gal · 71.36 L
Estimated CO2
83.8 kg one way
Round trip: 167.6 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.53 $77.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.37 $86.74
Premium $4.95 $46.72 $93.43
Diesel $5.98 $56.39 $112.78

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 Hatfield and Allentown. The current time is 07:01:35.

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.