How far is Wolfdale, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Wolfdale, PA to Allentown, PA is about 292.4 miles (470.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254 miles (408.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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
292.35 mi
04h 49m
Flight
254.04 mi
408.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.04 mi
Kilometers
408.83 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.35 mi
Kilometers
470.49 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Thu, Apr 16, 4:57 AM EDT
Return by in Wolfdale
Thu, Apr 16, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolfdale
2026-04-16T00:07
Arrive Allentown
Thu, Apr 16, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolfdale
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Wolfdale
145.7 mi
02h 24m
To Allentown
146.6 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wolfdale and Allentown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1481 ft · 36 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    40.6 mi · 56 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    152 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  16. 16

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolfdale 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
24 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi · 52%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 15%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
40.6 mi · 14%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 4%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

152 mi · 02h 48m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
254 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 24m from Wolfdale
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wolfdale 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 Wolfdale to Allentown?

The road trip is about 292.4 miles (470.5 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.7 miles from Wolfdale and 146.6 miles from Allentown.

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

The direct path is about 254 miles (408.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.17 one way or $84.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wolfdale and Mostly Sunny near Allentown.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolfdale and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 254.04 mi (408.83 km).

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#1 Wolfdale

Census designated place

Population2,888
Coordinates40.1928500, -80.2878400
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Ave (-80.287828, 40.192867)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.32 gal
39.05 L · about $42.17
Round trip
$84.34
20.64 gal · 78.1 L
Estimated CO2
91.7 kg one way
Round trip: 183.4 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.17 $84.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.46 $94.92
Premium $4.95 $51.13 $102.25
Diesel $5.98 $61.71 $123.43

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wolfdale and Allentown. The current time is 00:07:43.

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.