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Trip from Allentown, PA to Auburn, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

49m

Distance

36.1 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allentown, PA

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Downtown Auburn, PA, PA

Auburn, PA

Dominik Gryzbon

Trip Overview

This 36.1-mile drive from Allentown, PA to Auburn, PA is a quick trip, estimated to take about 49 minutes. It's well within the range for a single-day excursion, so no overnight stays are necessary. The route utilizes main roads like William Penn Highway, Tilghman Street, and Centre Turnpike. With a modest fuel cost of around $6, this journey through Pennsylvania's Northeast region is an economical option. The overall feel is a straightforward, local drive, making it an easy addition to your travel plans without significant time commitment.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 49-minute, 36.1-mile trip. Only 9% of the journey involves highway driving, meaning you'll spend most of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.7 miles along William Penn Highway. This route is characterized by frequent changes in direction and pace, reflecting its local nature rather than a continuous highway experience. You'll likely find yourself navigating through communities and varying road conditions.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Penn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Tilghman Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tilghman Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Tilghman Street

Depart onto Tilghman Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
27.5 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 29 Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
7
27.7 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 29 Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
5
28 mi into trip | ~37m in | PA 61 / Pottsville Pike

Merge onto PA 61 / Pottsville Pike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
33.5 mi into trip | ~44m in | PA 895

Take the exit onto PA 895

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
William Penn Highway 21.7 mi 26m
Tilghman Street 5 mi 8m
Centre Turnpike 3.1 mi 3m
Market Street 2.5 mi 4m
Pottsville Pike 2.4 mi 3m
Lehigh Valley Thruway 0.7 mi <1m
PA 895 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: William Penn Highway — 21.7 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Auburn, PA.

1

Start on Tilghman Street

5.0 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street
Use the straight lane.
2

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
3

Merge onto US 22

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
4

Merge onto I 78; US 22

22 mi · 26 min · William Penn Highway
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 29 Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 29 Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
7

Merge onto PA 61

2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on PA 61

3.1 mi · 3 min · Centre Turnpike
9

Take the exit onto PA 895

0.2 mi · 30 sec · PA 895
Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on PA 895

2.5 mi · 4 min · Market Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11

Arrive at destination

PA 895

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.1 mi from Allentown, PA · 24m into the drive

human settlement in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kutztown, PA

18 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

Cressona, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kutztown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Auburn, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Auburn, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.98 one way

$11.97 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.55 $13.11
premium $4.93 $7.00 $14.00
diesel $5.61 $7.97 $15.94

Estimated Tolls: $0.27

Centre Turnpike (3.1 mi) $0.22
Lehigh Valley Thruway (0.7 mi) $0.05

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$0

Total

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.8 0 $3.79 $1.73
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.16 $1.44
EV Truck/SUV 14.4 0 $5.05 $2.31

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Allentown, PA

Night in Allentown on Friday

Local time

11:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 5 to 10 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Auburn, PA

Night in Auburn on Friday

Local time

11:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Kutztown, PA

18 mi in

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

34 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

49m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Auburn, PA covers 36.1 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are William Penn Highway, Tilghman Street, Centre Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.1 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 $5.98 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tilghman Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Allentown, PA to Auburn, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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