How far is Oneida, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Oneida, PA to Allentown, PA is about 289.4 miles (465.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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
289.37 mi
05h 04m
Flight
230.7 mi
371.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.7 mi
Kilometers
371.28 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.37 mi
Kilometers
465.69 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 2:38 AM EDT
Return by in Oneida
Sat, Apr 18, 7:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oneida
2026-04-17T21:33
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 2:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oneida
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
Howard
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Oneida
144.4 mi
02h 32m
To Allentown
145 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oneida Valley Road

    16.8 mi · 27 min · Oneida Valley Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Oneida Valley Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Oneida Valley Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 15 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  14. 14

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  23. 23

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oneida and Allentown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
181 mi · 63%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 7%
Oneida Valley Road
21.5 mi · 7%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 4%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 4%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

181 mi · 03h 15m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.7 mi
230.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howard
02h 32m from Oneida
Leave By
6:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oneida and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 289.4 miles (465.7 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Howard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.4 miles from Oneida and 145 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 6:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.72 one way or $83.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oneida and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Howard

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

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

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Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Tyrone

62 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

84 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oneida and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 230.7 mi (371.28 km).

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#1 Oneida

Census designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,041
Coordinates40.9217300, -79.8797800
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.879791, 40.921753)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.21 gal
38.65 L · about $41.72
Round trip
$83.44
20.42 gal · 77.3 L
Estimated CO2
90.7 kg one way
Round trip: 181.5 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.72 $83.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.96 $93.91
Premium $4.95 $50.58 $101.16
Diesel $5.98 $61.06 $122.11

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 Oneida and Allentown. The current time is 21:33:21.

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.