How far is Pulaski, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Pulaski, PA to Allentown, PA is about 310.1 miles (499.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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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Road
310.12 mi
05h 10m
Flight
251.9 mi
405.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.9 mi
Kilometers
405.4 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.12 mi
Kilometers
499.09 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Mon, Jun 1, 4:03 PM EDT
Return by in Pulaski
Mon, Jun 1, 9:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pulaski
2026-06-01T10:52
Arrive Allentown
Mon, Jun 1, 4:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 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
6:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pulaski
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 Pulaski
155.2 mi
02h 35m
To Allentown
155 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph N
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 37th Street

    30 m · 7 sec · 37th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 39th Avenue

    746 ft · 33 sec · 39th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 39th Avenue

    81 m · 17 sec · 39th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 41st Street

    1034 ft · 48 sec · 41st Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunflower Road

    806 ft · 25 sec · Sunflower Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Virginia Avenue

    90 m · 6 sec · Virginia Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Rochester Road

    1980 ft · 39 sec · Rochester Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Virginia Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Virginia Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    856 ft · 30 sec · Adams Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto New York Avenue

    1219 ft · 37 sec · New York Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward PA 65 South, PA 51 South

    990 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ohio River Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Crows Run Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Freedom Crider Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Freedom Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Perry Highway

    1141 ft · 26 sec · Perry Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    545 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    3037 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    198.7 mi · 3 hr 38 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  28. 28

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  29. 29

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  32. 32

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pulaski 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
40 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
199 mi · 64%
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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
251.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 35m from Pulaski
Leave By
6:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pulaski and Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 310.1 miles (499.1 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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 155.2 miles from Pulaski and 155 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 6:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.70 one way or $89.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pulaski and Sunny 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 Pulaski and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 251.9 mi (405.4 km).

Pulaski

#1 Pulaski

Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,218
Coordinates40.7350700, -80.2947800
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: 37th Street (-80.294786, 40.735254)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.94 gal
41.42 L · about $44.70
Round trip
$89.40
21.88 gal · 82.84 L
Estimated CO2
97.2 kg one way
Round trip: 194.4 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.70 $89.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.31 $100.63
Premium $4.95 $54.20 $108.39
Diesel $5.98 $65.42 $130.84

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Pulaski and Allentown. The current time is 10:52:44.

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.