Trip from Allentown, PA to Moore, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

63.6 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 16m ★

6 AM

1h 22m

8 AM

1h 35m

10 AM

1h 27m

12 PM

1h 26m

3 PM

1h 27m

5 PM

1h 34m

8 PM

1h 18m

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

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Trip Overview

This 63.6-mile drive from Allentown to Moore, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 22 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of around $11, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route is predominantly highway-focused, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. You'll be spending most of your time on major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Mid-County Expressway. Since it's a relatively short and direct journey within the Northeast region of PA, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 63.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for 84% of this 63.6-mile journey. The primary roads guiding you include the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, the Mid-County Expressway, and Tilghman Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 37.4 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a consistent pace. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and speed, with limited opportunities for leisurely detours due to its direct, high-speed nature. You'll be navigating a system of expressways and turnpikes for the bulk of the trip.

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

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 37.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

7

4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia

5

5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

42.5 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

8

59 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward Swarthmore, Media

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 3 Toward Swarthmore, Media

6

59.2 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Swarthmore College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Swarthmore College

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Allentown, PA and Moore, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Swarthmore, Media and Swarthmore College.

Patp

4.5 mi in | ~7m

Swarthmore

59 mi in | ~1h 11m

Media

59 mi in | ~1h 11m

Swarthmore College

59.2 mi in | ~1h 12m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	37.4 mi	40m
Mid-County Expressway	16.2 mi	22m
Tilghman Street	4.5 mi	7m
Baltimore Pike	1.6 mi	3m
Kedron Avenue	1.3 mi	2m
East Woodland Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
Lincoln Avenue	0.4 mi	1m
Maryland Avenue	0.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 37.4 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Tilghman Street

4.5 mi · 7 min · Tilghman Street

2

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 476, PATP

3

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia Use the right lane.

4

Merge onto I 476; PATP

37 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Exit 20

6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the slight left lane.

7

Continue on I 476

16 mi · 22 min · Mid-County Expressway

8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 3 Toward Swarthmore, Media Use the slight right lane.

9

Keep slight left at fork

200 ft · 6 sec

Toward Swarthmore College

10

Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

1.6 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Pike

Use the left / straight lanes.

11

Turn right onto PA 420

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Woodland Avenue

12

Continue on PA 420

1.3 mi · 2 min · Kedron Avenue

13

Continue on PA 420

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

14

Turn left onto Maryland Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Maryland Avenue

15

Turn right onto Washington Avenue

226 ft · 10 sec · Washington Avenue

16

Arrive at destination

Washington Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.8 mi from Allentown, PA · 37m into the drive

county seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Norristown, PA

32 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

Macungie, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lansdale, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Moore, PA

The final approach into Moore, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.54 one way

$21.09 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$11.55	$23.10
premium	$4.93	$12.33	$24.67
diesel	$5.61	$14.04	$28.08

Estimated Tolls: $4.87

Pennsylvania Turnpike (37.4 mi) $4.87

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$5

Total

$15

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.1	$6.68	$3.05
Efficient EV	15.9	$5.56	$2.54
EV Truck/SUV	25.4	$8.90	$4.07

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Allentown, PA

Night in Allentown on Thursday

Local time

11:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Moore, PA

Night in Moore on Thursday

Local time

11:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

28 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 22m 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 Moore, PA covers 63.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway, Tilghman Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.8 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 $10.54 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Allentown, PA and Moore, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Swarthmore, Media and Swarthmore College.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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