Origin
Allentown, PA
Night in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
9:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Atglen, PA
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
69.1 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
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6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allentown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Allentown, PA to Atglen, PA covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Cedar Crest Boulevard, Hamilton Boulevard Bypass, West Hamilton Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.5 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 69.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Cedar Crest Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Allentown, PA to Atglen, PA is easy. At 1h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Allentown, PA to Atglen, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Cedar Crest Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hamilton Boulevard Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Trexlertown Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hamilton Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kutztown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Allentown Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 5th Street Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Cedar Crest Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Atglen, 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 Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
4
Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
5
Continue on Trexlertown Bypass
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Trexlertown Bypass
6
Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
8
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
9
Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
10
Keep slight left
5.9 mi
·
7 min
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
12
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
13
Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
14
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allentown Pike
16
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Allentown Pike
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
18
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
19
Continue on Kutztown Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Kutztown Road
20
Continue on Allentown Pike
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Allentown Pike
21
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
22
Continue on North 5th Street Highway
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
23
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Washington Street
24
Turn left onto North 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
25
Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street
272 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 4th Street
26
Continue on Bingaman Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bingaman Street
27
Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
28
Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Bypass
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 176 South: Morgantown
30
Continue on Morgantown Expressway
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
31
Take the exit slight right toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook
32
Keep slight right to continue on PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, Lancaster
148 ft
·
5 sec
·
PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, Lancaster
33
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
34
Turn left onto Twin County Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Twin County Road
35
Continue on Conestoga Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Conestoga Avenue
36
Continue on Pequea Avenue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Pequea Avenue
37
Continue on Compass Road
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Compass Road
38
Turn left onto West Kings Highway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Kings Highway
39
Continue on Octorara Trail
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Octorara Trail
40
Continue on North Church Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
41
Turn right onto West 1st Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West 1st Avenue
42
Continue on South Limestone Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Limestone Road
43
Turn right onto Lower Valley Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Lower Valley Road
44
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
45
Turn left onto Upper Valley Road
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Upper Valley Road
46
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.5 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 54m into the drive.
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 69.1 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.5 miles or 54m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atglen, 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 69.1 miles and 1h 48m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.5 mi from Allentown, PA · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 69.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atglen, PA
The final approach into Atglen, 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 Atglen, 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
$11.43 one way
$22.87 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.35 | $30.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Atglen, PA
Night in Atglen on Sunday
Local time
9:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
62°F
Adamstown, PA
35 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
21 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
1h 48m 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 Atglen, PA covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Cedar Crest Boulevard, Hamilton Boulevard Bypass, West Hamilton Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.5 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 $11.43 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.
The drive from Allentown, PA to Atglen, PA is easy. At 1h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Allentown, PA to Atglen, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Allentown, PA to Atglen, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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