How far is Tarentum, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Tarentum, PA to Allentown, PA is about 283.7 miles (456.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tarentum and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tarentum and Allentown.
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Start on East Street
59 m · 8 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto West 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue
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Continue on Freeport Road
3273 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Baileys Run Road
1229 ft · 44 sec · Baileys Run Road
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Take the ramp right
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cheswick, Springdale
1293 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Russellton
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Hite Road
1773 ft · 50 sec · Hite Road
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Turn left onto Russellton Road
1 km · 1 min · Russellton Road
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Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road
1599 ft · 54 sec · Little Deer Creek Valley Road
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Continue on Pearl Avenue
1073 ft · 42 sec · Pearl Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Freeport Road
1590 ft · 38 sec · Freeport Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PATP
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
179.5 mi · 3 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg
1712 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
1358 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 51 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 Tarentum and Allentown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
179 mi · 03h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tarentum 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 Tarentum to Allentown?
The road trip is about 283.7 miles (456.6 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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 141.4 miles from Tarentum and 142.3 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 7:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.90 one way or $81.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tarentum and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tarentum and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 223.95 mi (360.41 km).
#1 Tarentum
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,338 |
| Coordinates | 40.6014600, -79.7597700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $4.09 | $40.90 | $81.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.04 | $92.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $49.59 | $99.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $59.86 | $119.72 |
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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