Origin
Allentown, PA
Morning in Allentown on Monday
Local time
11:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Locust, PA
Drive Time
4h 50m
Distance
238.4 mi
384 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 37m
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6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 57m
3 PM
5h 1m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allentown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Locust, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Allentown, PA to Locust, PA covers 238.4 miles and takes about 4h 50m 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 $39.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
119.2 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 50m drive with frequent turns across 238.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Allentown, PA to Locust, 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 Locust, 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
·
US 22 West: Harrisburg
3
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
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
·
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
·
Pottsville Boulevard
11
Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Mauch Chunk Street
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Centre Street
14
Turn left onto West Market Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
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
·
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
123 mi
·
2 hr 12 min
·
Keystone Shortway
27
Take the exit slight right toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
28
Turn left onto Bee Line Highway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bee Line Highway
29
Turn left
52 ft
·
6 sec
30
Turn right
59 ft
·
6 sec
31
Turn right
52 ft
·
6 sec
32
Turn right onto Bee Line Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bee Line Highway
33
Continue on East DuBois Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East DuBois Avenue
34
Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Liberty Boulevard
35
Continue on North Brady Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Brady Street
36
Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
37
Turn right onto Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
38
Continue on Sykes Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Sykes Street
39
Turn right onto East Main Street
11 mi
·
12 min
·
East Main Street
40
Turn left onto Bells Mills Cloe Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bells Mills Cloe Road
41
Turn straight
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
42
Turn sharp left onto Cloe Rossiter Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Cloe Rossiter Road
43
Continue on Juneau Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Juneau Road
44
Continue on Locust Lane
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Locust Lane
45
Continue on Locust Lane
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Locust Lane
46
At the end of the road, turn right onto Locust Lane
292 ft
·
13 sec
·
Locust Lane
47
Continue on Locust Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Lane
48
Turn left onto Rishell Road
338 ft
·
15 sec
·
Rishell Road
49
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 119.2 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 2h 25m 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.2 miles or 2h 25m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Locust, 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 238.4 miles and 4h 50m.
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 119.2 mi from Allentown, PA · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 119.2 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Locust, PA
The final approach into Locust, 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 Locust, 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
$39.45 one way
$78.90 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $43.17 | $86.33 |
| premium | $4.92 | $46.20 | $92.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.96 | $105.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.5 | 0 | $25.03 | $11.44 |
| Efficient EV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.86 | $9.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.4 | 1 | $33.38 | $15.26 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Destination
Locust, PA
Morning in Locust on Monday
Local time
11:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Union, NY
119 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 50m 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 Locust, PA covers 238.4 miles and takes about 4h 50m 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 119.2 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 $39.45 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Allentown, PA to Locust, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Allentown, PA to Locust, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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