Allentown, PA Road Trips

Allentown, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 34 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 118 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Allentown, PA spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

94

Longest Drive

316.2 mi

Ellwood City, PA

Quickest Drive

17m

Hellertown, PA

Plan Around Allentown, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Allentown, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Ellwood City, PA to Allentown, PA 316.2 mi · 6h 7m West Mayfield, PA to Allentown, PA 314.3 mi · 6h 2m Mechanicsburg, PA to Allentown, PA 312.4 mi · 6h 14m Fernway, PA to Allentown, PA 299.7 mi · 4h 52m

Continue From Allentown, PA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Allentown, PA to Columbus, PA 296.9 mi · 6h 26m Allentown, PA to Pittsburgh, PA 281.2 mi · 5h 30m Allentown, PA to Point Marion, PA 279.1 mi · 5h 37m Allentown, PA to Penn Hills, PA 277.6 mi · 4h 35m

Trips from Allentown, PA

Allentown, PA to Columbus, PA

296.9 mi 6h 26m

Allentown, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

281.2 mi 5h 30m

Allentown, PA to Point Marion, PA

279.1 mi 5h 37m

Allentown, PA to Penn Hills, PA

277.6 mi 4h 35m

Allentown, PA to Palmer, PA

274.9 mi 5h 43m

Allentown, PA to Elizabeth, PA

268.1 mi 5h 19m

Allentown, PA to East Pittsburgh, PA

266.8 mi 5h 17m

Allentown, PA to East Uniontown, PA

260.7 mi 5h 14m

Allentown, PA to Berlin, PA

209.5 mi 4h 13m

Allentown, PA to Guilford Siding, PA

135.7 mi 2h 50m

Allentown, PA to Hilltown, PA

123.6 mi 2h 47m

Allentown, PA to Abbottstown, PA

104.1 mi 2h 30m

Allentown, PA to Loganville, PA

96.3 mi 2h 14m

Allentown, PA to Weigelstown, PA

93.5 mi 2h 12m

Allentown, PA to Tunkhannock, PA

85.8 mi 1h 56m

Allentown, PA to Hopewell, PA

76.6 mi 2h 7m

Allentown, PA to Glen Lyon, PA

73.6 mi 1h 37m

Allentown, PA to Christiana, PA

71.5 mi 1h 49m

Driving from Allentown, PA

On average, trips departing from Allentown, PA run 118 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 30m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 297 miles (6h 26m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Allentown, PA include Columbus, PA (296.9 mi, 6h 26m), Pittsburgh, PA (281.2 mi, 5h 30m), Point Marion, PA (279.1 mi, 5h 37m), Penn Hills, PA (277.6 mi, 4h 35m), and Palmer, PA (274.9 mi, 5h 43m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 118-mile trip from Allentown, PA, budget about $19 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 34 mapped routes leaving Allentown, PA and 60 routes heading into Allentown, PA, covering 94 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 297 miles.

The longest mapped route from Allentown, PA covers 297 miles and takes approximately 6h 26m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Allentown, PA runs about 118 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 118-mile trip from Allentown, PA costs roughly $19 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Allentown, PA include Columbus, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Point Marion, PA and Penn Hills, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.