Trip from Allentown, PA to Reynolds Heights, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 3m

Distance

311.8 mi

502 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 50m ★

6 AM

6h 3m

8 AM

6h 29m

10 AM

6h 12m

12 PM

6h 10m

3 PM

6h 13m

5 PM

6h 28m

8 PM

5h 55m

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

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Reynolds Heights, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Allentown, PA to Reynolds Heights, PA covers 311.8 miles and takes about 6h 3m 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, Locust Gap Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 208.5 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.69 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

155.9 miles from Allentown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 3m. Total distance: 311.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 3m drive with frequent turns across 311.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 37 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 208.5 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.

Driving Effort 10/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 311.8 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 20 key points

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

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

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

28 mi into trip | ~37m in | PA 61 / Pottsville Pike

Merge onto PA 61 / Pottsville Pike

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

Use the straight lane.

44.3 mi into trip | ~57m in | US 209 / Mauch Chunk Street

Turn left onto US 209 / Mauch Chunk Street

Navigation decision point

297.6 mi into trip | ~5h 40m in | PA 58 / Greenville Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 58 / Greenville Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	208.5 mi	3h 43m
William Penn Highway	21.7 mi	26m
Locust Gap Highway	11.5 mi	13m
Centre Turnpike	10.6 mi	12m
South Market Street	9.7 mi	11m
Sunbury Road	9.4 mi	11m
Mercer Road	6.7 mi	9m
Tilghman Street	5 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 208.5 mi, about 3h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Reynolds Heights, 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

22 mi · 26 min · William Penn Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 29 Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 29 Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

Merge onto PA 61

2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on PA 61

11 mi · 12 min · Centre Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on PA 61

3.0 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South

Continue on PA 61

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

Continue on PA 61

0.2 mi · 20 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

Turn left onto US 209

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 209

0.4 mi · 38 sec · South Centre Street

Turn left onto US 209

2.3 mi · 4 min · West Market Street

Continue on US 209; PA 901

1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto PA 901

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Sunbury Street

Continue on PA 901

9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

Continue on PA 901

2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

Continue on PA 901

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

Continue on PA 54; PA 901

11 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway

Continue on PA 54

9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street

Turn right onto PA 54

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on PA 54

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Factory Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on PA 54

3.0 mi · 3 min · Continental Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Merge onto I 80

209 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 15 Toward US 19: Mercer

Keep slight right at fork

240 ft · 7 sec

Turn straight onto US 19

2.5 mi · 4 min · South Erie Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 58

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Greenville Avenue

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on PA 58

2.3 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road

Continue on PA 58

1.6 mi · 2 min · Greenville Mercer Road

Continue on PA 58

6.7 mi · 9 min · Mercer Road

Turn left onto Kidds Mills Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · Kidds Mills Road

Continue on Reynolds Industrial Park Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Reynolds Industrial Park Road

Turn left onto Crestview Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Crestview Drive

Arrive at destination

East Crestview Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 155.9 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 3h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 208.5 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 69 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 155.9 miles or 3h 5m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reynolds Heights, 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 311.8 miles and 6h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 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 208.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 155.9 mi from Allentown, PA · 3h 5m into the drive

borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

State College, PA

156 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

Litchfield, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

State College, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 155.9 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 Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 208.5 miles.

Arriving in Reynolds Heights, PA

The final approach into Reynolds Heights, 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 Reynolds Heights, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free near mile 53.8

Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene

Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.69 one way

$103.39 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$56.62	$113.23
premium	$4.93	$60.47	$120.94
diesel	$5.61	$68.84	$137.68

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

$52

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	93.5	1	$32.74	$14.97
Efficient EV	78	0	$27.28	$12.47
EV Truck/SUV	124.7	1	$43.65	$19.96

Gas CO2

109 kg

EV CO2

36 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Allentown, PA

Afternoon in Allentown on Thursday

Local time

12:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Reynolds Heights, PA

Afternoon in Reynolds Heights on Thursday

Local time

12:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

35 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

6h 3m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Reynolds Heights, PA covers 311.8 miles and takes about 6h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, Locust Gap Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 155.9 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 $51.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.