How far is Murrysville, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Murrysville, PA to Allentown, PA is about 271.8 miles (437.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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
271.82 mi
04h 25m
Flight
221.32 mi
356.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.32 mi
Kilometers
356.18 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.82 mi
Kilometers
437.45 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, May 31, 9:18 AM EDT
Return by in Murrysville
Sun, May 31, 1:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murrysville
2026-05-31T04:53
Arrive Allentown
Sun, May 31, 9:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
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 Murrysville
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Murrysville
135.2 mi
02h 12m
To Allentown
136.6 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph E
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old William Penn Highway

    21 m · 9 sec · Old William Penn Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vincent Hall Road

    126 m · 10 sec · Vincent Hall Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northern Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Northern Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mosside Boulevard

    531 ft · 10 sec · Mosside Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Daugherty Drive

    56 m · 12 sec · Daugherty Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right

    128 m · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    885 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  20. 20

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Murrysville 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
170 mi · 63%
William Penn Highway
44.2 mi · 16%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
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

170 mi · 03h 07m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
221.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 12m from Murrysville
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murrysville and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.8 miles (437.4 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.2 miles from Murrysville and 136.6 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 $39.18 one way or $78.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murrysville and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 221.32 mi (356.18 km).

Murrysville

#1 Murrysville

Municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Population20,134
Coordinates40.4284000, -79.6975500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Old William Penn Highway (-79.697552, 40.428369)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.59 gal
36.31 L · about $39.18
Round trip
$78.37
19.18 gal · 72.62 L
Estimated CO2
85.2 kg one way
Round trip: 170.5 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.18 $78.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.10 $88.21
Premium $4.95 $47.51 $95.02
Diesel $5.98 $57.35 $114.70

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Murrysville and Allentown. The current time is 04:53:06.

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.