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

The driving distance from White Oak, PA to Allentown, PA is about 264.9 miles (426.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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
264.87 mi
04h 15m
Flight
227.76 mi
366.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.76 mi
Kilometers
366.54 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.87 mi
Kilometers
426.26 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 4:41 AM EDT
Return by in White Oak
Sat, Apr 18, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Oak
2026-04-18T00:25
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Oak
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From White Oak
132 mi
02h 07m
To Allentown
132.8 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 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 White Oak and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Way

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    159.5 mi · 2 hr 56 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 White Oak 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
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
160 mi · 60%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 16%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 9%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Tilghman Street
4.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

160 mi · 02h 56m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
227.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 07m from White Oak
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving White Oak 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 Oak to Allentown?

The road trip is about 264.9 miles (426.3 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132 miles from White Oak and 132.8 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.20 one way or $76.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around White Oak and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Oak and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 227.76 mi (366.54 km).

White Oak

#1 White Oak

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population7,396
Coordinates40.3375700, -79.8092100
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.809267, 40.337559)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.35 gal
35.38 L · about $38.20
Round trip
$76.41
18.7 gal · 70.76 L
Estimated CO2
83.1 kg one way
Round trip: 166.2 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.20 $76.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.00 $86.00
Premium $4.95 $46.32 $92.64
Diesel $5.98 $55.91 $111.83

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 White Oak and Allentown. The current time is 00:25:52.

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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.