Origin
Allentown, PA
Evening in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
8:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Coatesville, PA
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
56.7 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allentown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Coatesville, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
Traveling from Allentown to Coatesville covers 56.7 miles, making it an efficient trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes. Since this journey is well within the capabilities of a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the trek, which remains entirely within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. The path utilizes a mix of Route 100, Chestnut Street, and the Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass to get you to your destination. It is a straightforward, practical route that serves as a reliable connection between these two Pennsylvania locations without requiring extensive travel time.
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
28.4 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between various road types throughout the 56.7-mile journey. Highways account for about 47% of your travel, ensuring you have some stretches of steady cruising. You will spend your longest uninterrupted period on Route 100, which covers 26.4 miles of the trip. The character of the road shifts as you move from the initial highway segments onto local corridors like Chestnut Street and the Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass. This variety keeps the drive engaging, moving you from higher-speed transit into more localized traffic patterns as you approach Coatesville.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near North Cedar Crest Boulevard.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (North Cedar Crest Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 47.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.1 miles (US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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North Cedar Crest Boulevard
Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
47.9 mi into trip
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~1h 19m in
Take the ramp toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Tru...
5
48.1 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Merge onto US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
54.9 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward Coatesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Coatesville
4
55.1 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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PA 82 / North 1st Avenue
Turn right onto PA 82 / North 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Allentown, PA to Coatesville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.
Lancaster
47.9 mi in
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~1h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 100 | 26.4 mi | 42m |
| Chestnut Street | 10.9 mi | 18m |
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| North Cedar Crest Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| West Uwchlan Avenue | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Tilghman Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North 1st Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Route 100
— 26.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Coatesville, PA.
1
Start on Tilghman Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Tilghman Street
2
Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
North Cedar Crest Boulevard
3
Turn right onto PA 29
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Chestnut Street
4
Continue on PA 100
26 mi
·
42 min
·
Route 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto PA 113
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Uwchlan Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster
7
Merge onto US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Coatesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto PA 82
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Arrive at destination
PA 82
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid peak traffic. You don't need to plan for any formal stops since the duration is under two hours, allowing you to drive straight through if you prefer. Keep your $9 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, as filling up before you leave Allentown is a smart way to simplify your travel logistics. Since there are no required stops, use the 26.4-mile stretch on Route 100 to settle into a comfortable pace before navigating the final transition onto the Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass. This manageable distance makes it an easy trip to complete in one go, providing you with a reliable and predictable transit between these two points.
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 28.4 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.4 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 56.7 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.4 miles or 47m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coatesville, 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 56.7 miles and 1h 32m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Route 100 for about 26.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.4 mi from Allentown, PA · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 56.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coatesville, PA
The final approach into Coatesville, 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 Coatesville, 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
$9.38 one way
$18.76 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.99 | $21.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Coatesville, PA
Evening in Coatesville on Sunday
Local time
8:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
2 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 32m 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 Coatesville, PA covers 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 100, Chestnut Street, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.4 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 $9.38 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 is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (North Cedar Crest Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 47.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.1 miles (US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Allentown, PA to Coatesville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.
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