How far is Waterford, PA from Allentown, PA?
The driving distance from Waterford, PA to Allentown, PA is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterford and Allentown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterford and Allentown.
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Start on Menoher Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Menoher Highway
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Continue on Menoher Boulevard
8.8 mi · 13 min · Menoher Boulevard
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Turn right onto Everhart Street
550 ft · 26 sec · Everhart Street
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Turn right onto Napoleon Street
595 ft · 12 sec · Napoleon Street
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Turn left onto Hickory Street
810 ft · 20 sec · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto Horner Street
532 ft · 16 sec · Horner Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1499 ft · 41 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Bedford Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on Scalp Avenue
651 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue
44 m · 2 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue
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Continue on Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive
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Continue on Quaker Valley Road
14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road
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Take the ramp right
1770 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
81 mi · 1 hr 29 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 Waterford 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
81 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Waterford 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 Waterford to Allentown?
The road trip is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Waterford and 114.1 miles from Allentown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 8:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.98 one way or $71.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waterford and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterford and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 194.92 mi (313.7 km).
#1 Waterford
Situated within the rugged terrain of the Laurel Highlands region of southwestern Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community lies in Westmoreland County at an elevation of approximately 1,319 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2545200, -79.1675300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| 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: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $35.98 | $71.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $39.70 | $79.39 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $42.76 | $85.52 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $52.79 | $105.59 |
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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