How far is Venango, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Venango, PA to Allentown, PA is about 274.7 miles (442.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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
274.73 mi
04h 54m
Flight
230.91 mi
371.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.91 mi
Kilometers
371.62 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.73 mi
Kilometers
442.14 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 2:24 PM EDT
Return by in Venango
Sat, Apr 18, 7:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Venango
2026-04-18T09:30
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 2:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Venango
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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Venango
135.8 mi
02h 27m
To Allentown
138.9 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old 322 Road

    29 m · 11 sec · Old 322 Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Deep Hollow Road

    43 m · 11 sec · Deep Hollow Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US Highway 322

    4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 322

  4. 4

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 322

    12.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 322

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 322

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Route 322

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    153.1 mi · 2 hr 45 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 Venango 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
153 mi · 56%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 8%
US Highway 322
17.2 mi · 6%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 4%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 4%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

153 mi · 02h 45m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
230.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 27m from Venango
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Venango 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 Venango to Allentown?

The road trip is about 274.7 miles (442.1 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Venango and 138.9 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.63 one way or $79.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Venango and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

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Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Venango and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 230.91 mi (371.62 km).

Venango

#1 Venango

Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population247
Coordinates41.3742300, -79.8006100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.800698, 41.374103)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.7 gal
36.7 L · about $39.63
Round trip
$79.27
19.4 gal · 73.4 L
Estimated CO2
86.2 kg one way
Round trip: 172.4 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.63 $79.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.61 $89.22
Premium $4.95 $48.05 $96.11
Diesel $5.98 $58.01 $116.01

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Venango and Allentown. The current time is 09:30:33.

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.