How far is Republic, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Republic, PA to Allentown, PA is about 272.7 miles (438.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.4 miles (378.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.74 mi
04h 39m
Flight
235.44 mi
378.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.44 mi
Kilometers
378.9 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.74 mi
Kilometers
438.94 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Nov 7, 4:47 AM EST
Return by in Republic
Sat, Nov 7, 9:27 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Republic
2026-11-07T00:08
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Nov 7, 4:47 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:40 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Republic
9:00 PM EST
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 Republic
135.8 mi
02h 19m
To Allentown
136.9 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 15 mph W
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    83 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto New Salem Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · New Salem Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Front Street

    820 ft · 16 sec · Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    2171 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on New Salem Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · New Salem Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto National Pike

    3057 ft · 1 min · National Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1393 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    136.3 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  27. 27

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Republic 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
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
136 mi · 50%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 16%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
National Pike
15.8 mi · 6%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

136 mi · 02h 31m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
235.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 19m from Republic
Leave By
7:40 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Republic and Chance Light Rain near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.9 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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 135.8 miles from Republic and 136.9 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 235.4 miles (378.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.35 one way or $84.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Republic and Chance Light Rain 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 Republic and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 235.44 mi (378.9 km).

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#1 Republic

Republic is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9625800, -79.8767100
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.876627, 39.962703)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.43 L · about $42.35
Round trip
$84.69
19.24 gal · 72.86 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $42.35 $84.69
Mid-grade $4.82 $46.40 $92.79
Premium $5.27 $50.74 $101.47
Diesel $6.58 $63.32 $126.64

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Republic and Allentown. The current time is 00:08:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.