How far is Latrobe, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Latrobe, PA to Allentown, PA is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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
239.34 mi
04h 17m
Flight
205.39 mi
330.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.39 mi
Kilometers
330.54 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.34 mi
Kilometers
385.18 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in Latrobe
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Latrobe
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Latrobe
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Latrobe
117.4 mi
02h 08m
To Allentown
122 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 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 Latrobe and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Industrial Boulevard

    53 m · 5 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillview Avenue

    1161 ft · 25 sec · Hillview Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Eaton Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Eaton Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    863 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    19.4 mi · 31 min · Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Pitt Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Pitt Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    25.2 mi · 39 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 50 sec · Country Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1593 ft · 46 sec · Business 220

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    921 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    81 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  26. 26

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Latrobe 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
34 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
81 mi · 34%
Lincoln Highway
50.7 mi · 21%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 18%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 9%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

81 mi · 01h 29m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
205.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 08m from Latrobe
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Latrobe and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Latrobe and 122 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.53 one way or $69.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Latrobe and Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Latrobe and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 205.39 mi (330.54 km).

Latrobe

#1 Latrobe

City in Pennsylvania

Population7,767
Coordinates40.3211800, -79.3794800
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Industrial Boulevard (-79.379451, 40.321147)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.45 gal
31.97 L · about $34.53
Round trip
$69.05
16.9 gal · 63.94 L
Estimated CO2
75.1 kg one way
Round trip: 150.2 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.53 $69.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.86 $77.72
Premium $4.95 $41.86 $83.72
Diesel $5.98 $50.53 $101.06

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 Latrobe and Allentown. The current time is 00:41:11.

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.