Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allentown, PA
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Avon, PA
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Allentown to Avon is 57.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via William Penn Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, so don't plan on setting any speed records. It's a short enough drive that you can leave whenever it suits you, allowing for a relaxed start to your day.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
This is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through various town streets and making frequent adjustments. With a highway share of 0%, you won't encounter any high-speed interstate cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 38.5 miles along William Penn Highway. Be prepared for the road to change character as you pass through different communities, with transitions between local roads like Lancaster Avenue and Tilghman Street.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway.
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 57.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 5.8 miles (I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.4 miles (PA 501 / Lancaster Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 501: Bethel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto PA 501 / Lancaster Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto PA 501 / Lancaster Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Old Cumberland Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 38.5 mi | 46m |
| Lancaster Avenue | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Tilghman Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| East Cumberland Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Lincoln Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North College Street | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Old Cumberland Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Avon, PA.
Start on Tilghman Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 22
Merge onto I 78; US 22
Take the exit
Turn left onto PA 501
Continue on PA 501
At end of road, turn right onto PA 501
Continue on PA 501
Turn right onto US 422
Continue on US 422
Turn left onto North 11th Avenue
Turn left onto Old Cumberland Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Allentown, PA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Avon, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.55 one way
$19.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Allentown on Friday
Local time
8:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Avon on Friday
Local time
8:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
56°F
Bloomsburg, PA
29 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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