Origin
Allentown, PA
Evening in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Abbottstown, PA
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
104.1 mi
168 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
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6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allentown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Abbottstown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Traveling from Allentown to Abbottstown covers 104.1 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip. You will navigate a mix of roads, including US 222, the Warren Street Bypass, and US 30, requiring you to stay alert through changing traffic patterns. Expect to spend approximately $17 on fuel for the journey. Since the trip fits easily into a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stay unless you have a packed itinerary at your destination. Both the starting point and the destination reside within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, keeping the overall environment consistent throughout your transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.1 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 104.1-mile journey functions as a mixed drive, balancing highway efficiency with local road navigation. Only 45 percent of your time will be spent on highways, meaning you should prepare for varied speeds rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US 30, spanning 39.6 miles, which offers a steady rhythm for the latter portion of your trip. As you transition between the different road types, the character of the drive shifts from busier corridors to more localized routes. Keep your eyes on the road as the mix of US 222 and the Warren Street Bypass requires frequent adjustments to your driving pace.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.4 miles in near US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 104.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.4 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.9 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles (PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.4 mi into trip
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~18m in
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US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
16.9 mi into trip
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~25m in
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US 222
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
32.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass
Merge onto PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
64.5 mi into trip
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~1h 28m in
|
US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30 West: York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward US 30 West: York
7
93.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
|
US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30 West: Gettysburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 30 West: Gettysburg
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 39.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| Warren Street Bypass | 30 mi | 37m |
| US 222 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 6 mi | 8m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| Kutztown Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| North 5th Street Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 39.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Abbottstown, PA.
1
Start on Tilghman Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Tilghman Street
2
Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cedar Crest Boulevard
3
Turn right onto PA 222
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
4
Continue on PA 222
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Trexlertown Bypass
6
Continue on US 222
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
7
Enter roundabout onto US 222
129 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
8
Continue on US 222
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
9
Continue on US 222
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 222
Use the none lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto US 222
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
12
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
13
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
14
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the none lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto US 222
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allentown Pike
16
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Allentown Pike
17
Enter roundabout onto US 222
127 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
18
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 222
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Kutztown Road
20
Continue on US 222
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
21
Continue on US 222 BUS
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the none lane.
22
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
Use the none lane.
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
24
Merge onto PA 12
30 mi
·
37 min
·
Warren Street Bypass
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 222
Toward US 30 West
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
29 mi
·
42 min
·
US 30
Toward US 30 West: York
Use the none lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
11 mi
·
19 min
·
US 30
Toward US 30 West: Gettysburg
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Enter roundabout
172 ft
·
6 sec
29
Continue
35 ft
·
2 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Planning for this trip is simple given its 2-hour and 30-minute duration, allowing you to easily depart in the morning and arrive by midday. Because you only have one planned stop along the way, make sure to time your break strategically to maximize your efficiency during the 104.1-mile trek. Keep in mind the $17 fuel estimate when budgeting for your travel expenses, as prices can fluctuate depending on where you choose to fill up. Since this is a manageable distance for a single day, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule best. Always double-check your route through the Warren Street Bypass before starting, as local traffic patterns can impact your total travel time.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 52.1 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.1 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abbottstown, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Allentown, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Allentown, PA
This is one driving day of about 104.1 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Allentown, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 39.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.1 mi from Allentown, PA · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.1 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Abbottstown, PA
The final approach into Abbottstown, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Abbottstown, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.23 one way
$34.45 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $18.85 | $37.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $20.17 | $40.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.93 | $5.00 |
| Efficient EV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.57 | $6.66 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Abbottstown, PA
Evening in Abbottstown on Sunday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
62°F
Adamstown, PA
52 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Allentown, PA to Abbottstown, PA covers 104.1 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, Warren Street Bypass, US 222. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.1 miles from Allentown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 104.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.4 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.9 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles (PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Allentown, PA to Abbottstown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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