Origin
Allentown, PA
Late night in Allentown on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Orchard Hills, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 30m
Distance
273.8 mi
441 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 17m
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6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 57m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 37m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 22m
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
The drive from Allentown, PA to Orchard Hills, PA covers 273.8 miles and takes about 5h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, Dowler Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.9 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.39 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
136.9 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 30m drive with frequent turns across 273.8 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.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 103.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 273.8 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 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 28 miles (PA 61 / Pottsville Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
27.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29
Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
7
27.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 29
Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
5
28 mi into trip
|
~37m in
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PA 61 / Pottsville Pike
Merge onto PA 61 / Pottsville Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
44.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
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US 209 / Mauch Chunk Street
Turn left onto US 209 / Mauch Chunk Street
Navigation decision point
5
82.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
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PA 54 / Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
Turn right onto PA 54 / Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Allentown, PA to Orchard Hills, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shawville along the way.
Shawville
190.3 mi in
|
~3h 42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 103.9 mi | 1h 51m |
| William Penn Highway | 21.7 mi | 26m |
| Dowler Highway | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| PA 56 | 14.4 mi | 21m |
| Locust Gap Highway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Centre Turnpike | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Mahaffey Grampian Highway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| South Market Street | 9.7 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 103.9 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Orchard Hills, PA.
1
Start on Tilghman Street
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Tilghman Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
3
Merge onto US 22
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
4
Merge onto I 78; US 22
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 29
Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 29
Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
7
Merge onto PA 61
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Centre Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
10
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
11
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
12
Turn left onto US 209
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mauch Chunk Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 209
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Centre Street
14
Turn left onto US 209
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Market Street
15
Continue on US 209; PA 901
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto PA 901
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sunbury Street
17
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
18
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
19
Continue on PA 901
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
20
Continue on PA 54; PA 901
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Locust Gap Highway
21
Continue on PA 54
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
South Market Street
22
Turn right onto PA 54
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on PA 54
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Factory Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on PA 54
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
26
Merge onto I 80
104 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
Keystone Shortway
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
28
Turn left onto PA 879
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Clearfield Shawville Highway
29
Turn left onto PA 879
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearfield Curwensville Highway
30
Continue on PA 879
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Curwensville Grampain Highway
31
Continue on PA 879
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Curwensville Grampian Highway
32
Continue on PA 879
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Curwensville Grampian Road
33
Continue on PA 879
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
1st Street
34
Continue on US 219
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
35
Continue on US 219
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Main Street
36
Continue on US 219; PA 36
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
37
Continue on US 219
515 ft
·
6 sec
·
Burnside - McGees Highway
38
Continue on US 219
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Burnside McGee Highway
39
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 286
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Dowler Highway
40
Continue on PA 286
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 286 Highway East
41
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 286
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
PA 286
Toward PA 286 West: Indiana
42
Continue on West Pike Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Pike Road
43
Continue on Philadelphia Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Philadelphia Street
44
Continue on US 422 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Pike Road
45
Take the ramp onto US 422 Business
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 422 Business
Toward US 422: Kittanning
46
Continue on US 422; PA 56
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 422; PA 56
47
Turn left onto PA 56; PA 156
14 mi
·
21 min
·
PA 56; PA 156
Use the left lane.
48
Turn left onto Florida Avenue
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
Florida Avenue
49
Arrive at destination
Florida Avenue
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 136.9 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.9 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.9 miles or 2h 45m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orchard Hills, 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.
+
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 273.8 miles and 5h 30m.
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 Keystone Shortway for about 103.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.9 mi from Allentown, PA · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 136.9 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.9 miles.
Arriving in Orchard Hills, PA
The final approach into Orchard Hills, 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 Orchard Hills, 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
$45.39 one way
$90.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $49.72 | $99.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $53.10 | $106.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.45 | $120.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.79
Centre Turnpike
(10.6 mi)
$0.74
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
$45
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.1 | 1 | $28.75 | $13.14 |
| Efficient EV | 68.5 | 0 | $23.96 | $10.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.5 | 1 | $38.33 | $17.52 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Orchard Hills, PA
Late night in Orchard Hills on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 30m 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 Orchard Hills, PA covers 273.8 miles and takes about 5h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, Dowler Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.9 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 $45.39 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 demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 273.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 28 miles (PA 61 / Pottsville Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Allentown, PA to Orchard Hills, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shawville along the way.
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