Allentown to Oak Ridge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

571.8 miles 920.2 km · straight line
686.1 miles estimated 1104.2 km · driving distance
13h 48min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Allentown from Oak Ridge?

The distance from Allentown to Oak Ridge is 571.8 miles (920.2 km) as the crow flies. Oak Ridge is located WSW of Allentown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 686.1 miles, taking about 13h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Allentown in Pennsylvania and Oak Ridge in Tennessee.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Allentown and Oak Ridge. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Allentown to Oak Ridge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 48min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 34min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 56min $82–$240* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Allentown & Oak Ridge

Quick Facts

Allentown
40.61°N, 75.49°W
America/New_York
103m elevation
Oak Ridge
36.01°N, 84.27°W
America/New_York
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients