How far is South Strabane, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from South Strabane, PA to Allentown, PA is about 286.5 miles (461 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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
286.44 mi
04h 43m
Flight
248.09 mi
399.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.09 mi
Kilometers
399.27 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.44 mi
Kilometers
460.98 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Apr 16, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in South Strabane
Thu, Apr 16, 6:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Strabane
2026-04-15T21:05
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Apr 16, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
7:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Strabane
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From South Strabane
142.7 mi
02h 21m
To Allentown
143.7 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Strabane and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Strabane Drive

    9 m · 8 sec · Strabane Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Anderson Drive

    790 ft · 40 sec · Anderson Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East National Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East National Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1407 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    32.4 mi · 45 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    152 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  19. 19

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Strabane 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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi · 53%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 15%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
32.4 mi · 11%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

152 mi · 02h 48m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
248.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 21m from South Strabane
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Strabane and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Strabane to Allentown?

The road trip is about 286.5 miles (461 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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 142.7 miles from South Strabane and 143.7 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 7:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.31 one way or $82.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Strabane and Mostly Sunny 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 South Strabane and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 248.09 mi (399.27 km).

South Strabane

#1 South Strabane

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population9,449
Coordinates40.1384000, -80.1633900
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Strabane Drive (-80.163386, 40.138391)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.11 gal
38.26 L · about $41.31
Round trip
$82.62
20.22 gal · 76.52 L
Estimated CO2
89.8 kg one way
Round trip: 179.7 kg / 396 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.31 $82.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.50 $92.99
Premium $4.95 $50.08 $100.17
Diesel $5.98 $60.46 $120.92

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between South Strabane and Allentown. The current time is 21:05:14.

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.