How far is North Sewickley, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from North Sewickley, PA to Allentown, PA is about 314 miles (505.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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
314.03 mi
05h 01m
Flight
250.76 mi
403.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.76 mi
Kilometers
403.56 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.03 mi
Kilometers
505.38 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:35 AM EDT
Return by in North Sewickley
Sun, Apr 19, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Sewickley
2026-04-19T01:34
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Sewickley
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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From North Sewickley
156.5 mi
02h 30m
To Allentown
157.5 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Sewickley and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Mercer Road

    2303 ft · 1 min · Mercer Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellwood-Zelienople Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ellwood-Zelienople Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Zelienople Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Zelienople Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West New Castle Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West New Castle Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Perry Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Perry Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lindsay Road

    109 m · 8 sec · Lindsay Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh

    1675 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

    2944 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    198.7 mi · 3 hr 38 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  24. 24

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Sewickley 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
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
199 mi · 63%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 14%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 7%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 4%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 2%
Tilghman Street
4.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

199 mi · 03h 38m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.2 mi
250.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 30m from North Sewickley
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Sewickley and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Sewickley to Allentown?

The road trip is about 314 miles (505.4 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.5 miles from North Sewickley and 157.5 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.2 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 6:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.27 one way or $90.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Sewickley and Rain Showers Likely near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Sewickley and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 250.76 mi (403.56 km).

North Sewickley

#1 North Sewickley

Township of Pennsylvania

Population5,315
Coordinates40.8431200, -80.2697800
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Mercer Road (-80.269803, 40.843196)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
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
11.08 gal
41.95 L · about $45.27
Round trip
$90.55
22.16 gal · 83.9 L
Estimated CO2
98.5 kg one way
Round trip: 196.9 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.27 $90.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.96 $101.91
Premium $4.95 $54.89 $109.78
Diesel $5.98 $66.26 $132.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Sewickley and Allentown. The current time is 01:34:21.

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.