How far is Williamsburg, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Williamsburg, PA to Allentown, PA is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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
281.66 mi
04h 51m
Flight
211.66 mi
340.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.66 mi
Kilometers
340.64 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.66 mi
Kilometers
453.29 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in Williamsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsburg
2026-04-18T22:37
Arrive Allentown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsburg
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 Williamsburg
134.9 mi
02h 25m
To Allentown
146.8 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
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 Williamsburg and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Alley

    67 m · 21 sec · Cherry Alley

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Poplar Street

    56 m · 13 sec · Poplar Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Allegheny Avenue

    858 ft · 40 sec · Allegheny Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kittanning Citizens Bridge

    1146 ft · 23 sec · Kittanning Citizens Bridge

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Water Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Indiana Road

    3140 ft · 53 sec · Indiana Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Millenium Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · Millenium Drive

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Clearfield Pike

    142 m · 21 sec · Clearfield Pike

  9. 9

    Turn left

    37 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1889 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    144.7 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  19. 19

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  25. 25

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  28. 28

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamsburg 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
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
145 mi · 51%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 8%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 4%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 4%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 3%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

145 mi · 02h 36m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.1 mi
211.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 25m from Williamsburg
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg to Allentown?

The road trip is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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 134.9 miles from Williamsburg and 146.8 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.1 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 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.61 one way or $81.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 211.66 mi (340.64 km).

Williamsburg

#1 Williamsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,167
Coordinates40.8100600, -79.5231000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Alley (-79.523219, 40.809996)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.94 gal
37.62 L · about $40.61
Round trip
$81.23
19.88 gal · 75.24 L
Estimated CO2
88.3 kg one way
Round trip: 176.7 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.61 $81.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.71 $91.43
Premium $4.95 $49.24 $98.49
Diesel $5.98 $59.44 $118.88

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 Williamsburg and Allentown. The current time is 22:37:07.

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.