How far is Sheffield, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Sheffield, PA to Allentown, PA is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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
256.55 mi
04h 49m
Flight
199.35 mi
320.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.35 mi
Kilometers
320.82 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.55 mi
Kilometers
412.88 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, May 21, 11:20 PM EDT
Return by in Sheffield
Fri, May 22, 4:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheffield
2026-05-21T18:31
Arrive Allentown
Thu, May 21, 11:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheffield
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
Loganton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Sheffield
128.1 mi
02h 24m
To Allentown
128.5 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on PA 666 West

    60 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    15.2 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Boot Jack Road

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Park Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    112.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

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

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  20. 20

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  26. 26

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  29. 29

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  31. 31

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

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheffield 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
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
113 mi · 44%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 8%
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi · 4%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 4%
South Main Street
10.8 mi · 4%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

113 mi · 02h 01m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.3 mi
199.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loganton
02h 24m from Sheffield
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Allentown?

The road trip is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Loganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Sheffield and 128.5 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.98 one way or $73.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sheffield and Chance Rain Showers near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Loganton

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

85 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

88 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

93 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheffield and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 199.35 mi (320.82 km).

Sheffield

#1 Sheffield

Census-designated place in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,963
Coordinates41.7039500, -79.0356000
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.03563, 41.703936)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.27 L · about $36.98
Round trip
$73.96
18.1 gal · 68.54 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.98 $73.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.62 $83.24
Premium $4.95 $44.83 $89.67
Diesel $5.98 $54.12 $108.24

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 · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheffield and Allentown. The current time is 18:31:24.

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.