Trip from Allentown, PA to East Uniontown, PA

Drive Time

5h 14m

Distance

260.7 mi

420 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 1m ★

6 AM

5h 15m

8 AM

5h 41m

10 AM

5h 24m

12 PM

5h 21m

3 PM

5h 25m

5 PM

5h 40m

8 PM

5h 6m

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

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Allentown, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

Spanning 260.7 miles across Pennsylvania, this trip connects Allentown to East Uniontown in approximately 5 hours and 14 minutes. Because the drive is manageable within a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stay unless you prefer a more relaxed pace. Your journey will primarily utilize the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-81, and the William Penn Highway. Budgeting roughly $43 for fuel is a smart way to prepare for the trip. Navigating from the Northeast region to your destination keeps you within state lines, making this a straightforward cross-state haul. It is an efficient, highway-focused route that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

130.4 miles from Allentown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip dominated by high-speed travel, as 72% of this route takes place on major highways. You will experience a significant, uninterrupted 136.6-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which allows you to cover substantial ground quickly. While the initial segments focus on interstate efficiency, the experience shifts as you transition between these major arteries. The personality of the drive is largely utilitarian, prioritizing speed and connectivity over winding backroads. Prepare for a consistent rhythm behind the wheel, punctuated by the occasional transition between these primary transit corridors.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 136.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and William Penn Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 56.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 260.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 56.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 93.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

56.5 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 South: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 1B Toward I 81 South: Harrisburg

93.8 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 52 Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

94.1 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 11 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 11 South

95.6 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh

232.4 mi into trip | ~4h 30m in

Take the exit toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

Towns Along This Route

Between Allentown, PA and East Uniontown, PA, road signs point toward Middlesex, Patp and Uniontown.

Middlesex

93.8 mi in | ~1h 54m

Patp

95.1 mi in | ~1h 57m

Uniontown

232.4 mi in | ~4h 30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	136.6 mi	2h 31m
William Penn Highway	43.1 mi	51m
I 81	36.6 mi	44m
PA 982	8 mi	13m
78th Division Highway	7.6 mi	8m
State Route 31	6 mi	9m
University Drive	5.2 mi	6m
Tilghman Street	5 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 136.6 mi, about 2h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Tilghman Street

5.0 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

Merge onto US 22

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

Merge onto I 78; US 22

43 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 78; US 22

7.6 mi · 8 min · 78th Division Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 49 sec

Exit 1B Toward I 81 South: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 81

37 mi · 44 min · I 81

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Exit 52 Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

201 ft · 7 sec

Toward US 11 South Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 11

1.0 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76, PATP

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

137 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto PA 31

6.0 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

Continue on PA 31

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

Turn left onto PA 982

8.0 mi · 13 min · PA 982

Turn left onto US 119

4.0 mi · 4 min · Memorial Boulevard

Turn straight onto US 119

0.6 mi · 39 sec · Blackstone Road

Merge onto US 119

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Morrell Avenue

Turn slight right onto US 119

5.2 mi · 6 min · University Drive

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Connellsville Street

Continue on Connellsville Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Connellsville Road

Continue on Connellsville Street

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Connellsville Street

Turn left onto Braddock Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Braddock Street

At end of road, turn right onto Coolspring Street

106 ft · 9 sec · Coolspring Street

Turn left onto North High

336 ft · 20 sec · North High

Turn left onto Johnston Avenue

296 ft · 13 sec · Johnston Avenue

Arrive at destination

Johnston Avenue

Trip Plan

To keep your drive smooth, aim to depart early to avoid potential congestion on the main highways. Since the trip includes one planned stop, use that break strategically to refuel and stretch your legs, especially given the lengthy 136.6-mile stretch on the Turnpike. Keeping a close eye on your fuel gauge is wise, as relying on major transit routes can sometimes lead to fluctuating gas prices. Because this is a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on local traffic reports for the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Staying alert during the long highway segments is the most important factor for a successful arrival in East Uniontown.

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 130.4 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 2h 37m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.6 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 130.4 miles or 2h 37m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Uniontown, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Allentown, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 260.7 miles and 5h 14m.

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.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 136.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 130.4 mi from Allentown, PA · 2h 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

130 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

Ithaca, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 130.4 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 136.6 miles.

Arriving in East Uniontown, PA

The final approach into East Uniontown, 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 East Uniontown, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.14 one way

$86.28 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$47.20	$94.41
premium	$4.92	$50.52	$101.04
diesel	$5.64	$57.92	$115.84

Estimated Tolls: $17.81

Pennsylvania Turnpike (136.6 mi) $17.76

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Tolls

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	78.2	0	$27.37	$12.51
Efficient EV	65.2	0	$22.81	$10.43
EV Truck/SUV	104.3	1	$36.50	$16.68

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Allentown, PA

Evening in Allentown on Sunday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Uniontown, PA

Evening in East Uniontown on Sunday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

130 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

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

5h 14m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 East Uniontown, PA covers 260.7 miles and takes about 5h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, William Penn Highway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 130.4 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 $43.14 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Allentown, PA and East Uniontown, PA, road signs point toward Middlesex, Patp and Uniontown.

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