How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Allentown, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Pittsburgh and Allentown is 236.9 miles (381.25 km).

Flight distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Allentown, PA is 236.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Pittsburgh to Allentown with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Allentown, Pennsylvania is: 282.35 miles (454.4 km) by car.

Driving from Pittsburgh to Allentown will take approximately 04 hours 27 minutes.

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#1 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. It is located on the Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is known for its steel industry, its many bridges, and its many attractions, such as the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Andy Warhol Museum.

Population 299226
GPS Coordinates 40°26'26"N 79°59'45"W
Latitude 40.4406200
Longitude -79.9958900
Altitude 233
Country United States
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#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located on the Lehigh River in eastern Pennsylvania. Allentown is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Allentown Art Museum and the Allentown Children's Museum.

Population 121470
GPS Coordinates 40°36'30"N 75°29'25"W
Latitude 40.6084300
Longitude -75.4901800
Altitude 103
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Pittsburgh and Allentown

The distance between Pittsburgh and Allentown is 454 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 02 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Allentown. The current time is 17:58:51.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 24 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 03 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 38 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 02 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 45 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 31 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.72 liters (9.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pittsburgh and Allentown.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pittsburgh to Allentown is $37.03 (diesel $47.49).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $37.03 $41.08 $44.26 $47.49

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pittsburgh and Allentown (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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