Origin
Allentown, PA
Late night in Allentown on Wednesday
Local time
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Bigler, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 46m
Distance
192.1 mi
309 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 34m
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6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 12m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 53m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 39m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Allentown, PA to Bigler, PA covers 192.1 miles and takes about 3h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 22 West, Lehigh Valley Thruway, William Penn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.85 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 46m drive with frequent turns across 192.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 22 West 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 Bigler, PA is easy. At 3h 46m 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 Bigler, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William Penn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 61 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pottsville Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Centre Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 61 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pottsville Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
US 22 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Bigler, PA.
1
Start on Tilghman Street
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Tilghman Street
2
Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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US 22 West: Harrisburg
3
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
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Lehigh Valley Thruway
4
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
PA 61 North: Pottsville
6
Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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PA 61 North: Pottsville
7
Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
8
Continue on Centre Turnpike
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Centre Turnpike
9
Continue on Route 61 South
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
10
Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
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Pottsville Boulevard
11
Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Mauch Chunk Street
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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South Centre Street
14
Turn left onto West Market Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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West Market Street
15
Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sunbury Street
17
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
18
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
19
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
20
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Locust Gap Highway
21
Continue on South Market Street
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
South Market Street
22
Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
23
Continue on Factory Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Factory Street
24
Continue on Continental Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
25
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
26
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
101 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Keystone Shortway
27
Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
28
Turn left onto Shawville Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawville Highway
29
Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
30
Turn right onto Bigler Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bigler Road
31
Turn right onto Walker Road
105 ft
·
5 sec
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Walker Road
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 1h 53m 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bigler, 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 192.1 miles and 3h 46m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96 mi from Allentown, PA · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 96 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bigler, PA
The final approach into Bigler, 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 Bigler, 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
$31.85 one way
$63.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $34.88 | $69.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $37.26 | $74.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.41 | $84.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.6 | 0 | $20.17 | $9.22 |
| Efficient EV | 48 | 0 | $16.81 | $7.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.8 | 0 | $26.89 | $12.29 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Bigler, PA
Late night in Bigler on Wednesday
Local time
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
3h 46m 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 Bigler, PA covers 192.1 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 22 West, Lehigh Valley Thruway, William Penn Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96 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 $31.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Allentown, PA to Bigler, PA is easy. At 3h 46m 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 Bigler, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Allentown, PA to Bigler, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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