Allentown to Petersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

255.1 miles 410.6 km · straight line
318.9 miles estimated 513.3 km · driving distance
6h 25min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
204° SSW bearing direction

How far is Allentown from Petersburg?

The distance from Allentown to Petersburg is 255.1 miles (410.6 km) as the crow flies. Petersburg is located SSW of Allentown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 318.9 miles, taking about 6h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Allentown in Pennsylvania and Petersburg in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Petersburg. 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 Petersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 25min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 42min $26–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 6min $38–$112* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Allentown & Petersburg

Quick Facts

Allentown
40.61°N, 75.49°W
America/New_York
103m elevation
Petersburg
37.23°N, 77.40°W
America/New_York
22m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 85 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 97.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients