How far is Williams, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Williams, PA to Allentown, PA is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
207.17 mi
03h 34m
Flight
181.2 mi
291.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.2 mi
Kilometers
291.62 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.17 mi
Kilometers
333.4 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in Williams
Sat, Apr 18, 7:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williams
2026-04-18T00:32
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 4:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williams
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
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Williams
101.5 mi
01h 47m
To Allentown
105.6 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 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 Williams and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairhope Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Fairhope Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Gooseberry Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Gooseberry Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Church Street

    3110 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 3004

    155 m · 22 sec · State Route 3004

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Center Street

    600 ft · 12 sec · Center Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1243 ft · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Hyndman Road

    14.4 mi · 25 min · Hyndman Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Allegheny Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Allegheny Road

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 50 sec · Country Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1593 ft · 46 sec · Business 220

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    921 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    81 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williams 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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
81 mi · 39%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 21%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 11%
Hyndman Road
14.4 mi · 7%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 6%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
181.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
01h 47m from Williams
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Williams 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 Williams to Allentown?

The road trip is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Williams and 105.6 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.87 one way or $59.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Williams and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williams and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 181.2 mi (291.62 km).

Williams

#1 Williams

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population6,115
Coordinates39.8306400, -78.7705700
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairhope Road (-78.77125, 39.830369)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.67 L · about $29.87
Round trip
$59.74
14.62 gal · 55.34 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.87 $59.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.62 $67.24
Premium $4.95 $36.21 $72.43
Diesel $5.98 $43.71 $87.43

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 Williams and Allentown. The current time is 00:32:45.

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.