How far is White Haven, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from White Haven, PA to Allentown, PA is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.28 mi
00h 50m
Flight
34.59 mi
55.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.59 mi
Kilometers
55.67 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.28 mi
Kilometers
76.09 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in White Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 11:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Haven
2026-04-18T22:09
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Haven
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Parryville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From White Haven
23.6 mi
00h 25m
To Allentown
23.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE
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 White Haven and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Haven and Allentown.

  1. 1

    Start on Towanda Street

    23 m · 5 sec · Towanda Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Berwick Street

    2298 ft · 50 sec · Berwick Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 476

    1090 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    37.1 mi · 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    2233 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2844 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East

    886 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Tilghman Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Haven 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.1 mi · 79%
Tilghman Street
3.63 mi · 8%
State Street
3.51 mi · 7%
PA 309 South
0.96 mi · 2%
Berwick Street
0.43 mi · 1%
I 78
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37.1 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parryville
00h 25m from White Haven
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving White Haven 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 White Haven to Allentown?

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from White Haven and 23.7 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around White Haven and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Parryville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

28 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

51 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

66 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

88 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Haven and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 34.59 mi (55.67 km).

White Haven

#1 White Haven

Borough in southeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population1,095
Coordinates41.0606400, -75.7740800
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Towanda Street (-75.774021, 41.06065)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.82 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.68 $15.36
Premium $4.95 $8.27 $16.55
Diesel $5.98 $9.99 $19.97

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between White Haven and Allentown. The current time is 22:09:12.

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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.