How far is Reynolds Heights, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Reynolds Heights, PA to Allentown, PA is about 313.8 miles (505 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.8 miles (419.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reynolds Heights and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reynolds Heights and Allentown.
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Start on East Crestview Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · East Crestview Drive
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Turn right onto Reynolds Industrial Park Road
2798 ft · 1 min · Reynolds Industrial Park Road
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Continue on Kidds Mills Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Kidds Mills Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mercer Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · Mercer Road
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Continue on Greenville Mercer Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Greenville Mercer Road
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Continue on Greenville Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road
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Continue on Greenville Avenue
938 ft · 25 sec · Greenville Avenue
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Continue on North Erie Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Erie Street
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Continue on Perry Highway
963 ft · 24 sec · Perry Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Clarion
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
208.4 mi · 3 hr 44 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
1080 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight left
24 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard
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Continue on Factory Street
716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street
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Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Elysburg Road
9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road
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Continue on State Route 54
11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on Sunbury Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street
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Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
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Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail
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Continue on North Sillyman Street
1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street
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Turn left onto Pottsville Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street
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Turn right onto Route 61 South
150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South
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Continue on Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
1423 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia
1053 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reynolds Heights and Allentown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
208 mi · 03h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Reynolds Heights and Sunny near Allentown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reynolds Heights to Allentown?
The road trip is about 313.8 miles (505 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?
Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.7 miles from Reynolds Heights and 159.1 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.8 miles (419.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 6:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.42 one way or $98.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Reynolds Heights and Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Central City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central City.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reynolds Heights and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 260.79 mi (419.7 km).
#1 Reynolds Heights
Located in Western Pennsylvania, this census-designated place is situated within Mercer County near the Ohio state line.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3450600, -80.3942300 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 505 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $49.42 | $98.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $54.52 | $109.04 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $58.73 | $117.45 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $72.51 | $145.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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