Origin
Allentown, PA
Afternoon in Allentown on Saturday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Macungie, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
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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Macungie, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Allentown, PA to Macungie, PA covers 9.5 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brookside Road, Tilghman Street, West Hamilton Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.4 miles on Brookside Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brookside Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Tilghman Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Cedar Crest Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Boulevard Bypass | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brookside Road
— 3.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Macungie, PA.
1
Start on Tilghman Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Tilghman Street
2
Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cedar Crest Boulevard
3
Turn right onto PA 222
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
4
Continue on PA 222
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Kressler Road
249 ft
·
4 sec
·
Kressler Road
6
Turn slight right
210 ft
·
7 sec
7
Turn straight onto Hamilton Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
8
Turn left onto Brookside Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Brookside Road
9
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Walnut Street
10
Turn right onto PA 100
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Turn right
119 ft
·
8 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
North Cedar Crest Boulevard
Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
PA 222 / Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
Turn right onto PA 222 / Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
Navigation decision point
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Kressler Road
Turn left onto Kressler Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Brookside Road
Turn left onto Brookside Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Macungie, PA
Afternoon in Macungie on Saturday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
NW 5 to 10 mph
22% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
33 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
17m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
9.5 mi in 17m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on Brookside Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near North Cedar Crest Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 7 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 3.1 miles (PA 222 / Hamilton Boulevard Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (Kressler Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on Brookside Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (North Cedar Crest Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (PA 222 / Hamilton Boulevard Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (Kressler Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Macungie, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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