Trip from Allentown, PA to Richmond, PA

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

61.6 mi

99 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 14m ★

6 AM

1h 21m

8 AM

1h 33m

10 AM

1h 25m

12 PM

1h 24m

3 PM

1h 26m

5 PM

1h 33m

8 PM

1h 17m

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

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Allentown, PA

Michael Taccetta

Richmond, PA

Kelly

Trip Overview

The drive from Allentown, PA to Richmond, PA covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Tilghman Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

30.8 miles from Allentown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 61.6 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

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

There are about 28 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 36.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 61.6 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 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

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

42.2 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward I 276 East: New Jersey

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 276 East: New Jersey

47.1 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler

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 339 Toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler

47.8 mi into trip | ~56m in

Keep slight left at fork toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washing...

58.3 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | Whitaker Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto Whitaker Avenue toward US 1 North, US 13 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward US 1 North, US 13 North

Towns Along This Route

Between Allentown, PA and Richmond, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Ambler and Fort Washington.

Patp

4.5 mi in | ~7m

Ambler

47.1 mi in | ~54m

Fort Washington

47.8 mi in | ~56m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	36.9 mi	39m
Pennsylvania Turnpike	4.6 mi	4m
Tilghman Street	4.5 mi	7m
Fort Washington Expressway	3.7 mi	4m
Castor Avenue	2 mi	3m
Ogontz Avenue	2 mi	3m
West Godfrey Avenue	1.6 mi	2m
Adams Avenue	1.4 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 36.9 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Tilghman Street

4.5 mi · 7 min · Tilghman Street

Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 476, PATP

Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

0.4 mi · 47 sec · I 476 South: Philadelphia

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 276 East: New Jersey

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

4.6 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler

0.7 mi · 1 min · PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler

Keep slight left to continue on PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington

0.2 mi · 26 sec · PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington

Turn right onto PA 309 South: Philadelphia

0.3 mi · 41 sec · PA 309 South: Philadelphia

Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway

1.4 mi · 1 min · Fort Washington Expressway

Continue on Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway

Continue on Fort Washington Expressway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway

Continue on Limekiln Pike

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Limekiln Pike

Continue on Ogontz Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Ogontz Avenue

Turn left onto Stenton Avenue

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Stenton Avenue

Continue on West Godfrey Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Godfrey Avenue

Continue on Adams Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Adams Avenue

Turn right onto Whitaker Avenue

138 ft · 2 sec · Whitaker Avenue

Keep slight left to continue on Whitaker Avenue

292 ft · 8 sec · Whitaker Avenue

Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Boulevard

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Roosevelt Boulevard

Turn slight right onto Adams Avenue

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Adams Avenue

Turn slight right onto Castor Avenue

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Castor Avenue

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Castor Avenue

151 ft · 3 sec · Castor Avenue

Exit the roundabout onto Castor Avenue

1.7 mi · 2 min · Castor Avenue

Turn right onto Aramingo Avenue

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Aramingo Avenue

Turn right onto East Tioga Street

495 ft · 24 sec · East Tioga Street

Turn right onto Tulip Street

56 ft · 2 sec · Tulip Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 30.8 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.9 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 61.6 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 30.8 miles or 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, 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 61.6 miles and 1h 20m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 36.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.8 mi from Allentown, PA · 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

31 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Richmond, PA

The final approach into Richmond, 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 Richmond, PA.

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.

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 near mile 61.6

Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure

View on nps.gov

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 61.6

View on nps.gov

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 40.4

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

25 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 42.5

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.19 one way

$20.39 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$11.15	$22.31
premium	$4.92	$11.94	$23.87
diesel	$5.64	$13.69	$27.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.5	$6.47	$2.96
Efficient EV	15.4	$5.39	$2.46
EV Truck/SUV	24.6	$8.62	$3.94

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 data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Allentown, PA

Morning in Allentown on Monday

Local time

7:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Destination

Richmond, PA

Morning in Richmond on Monday

Local time

7:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 4% chance 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

3 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 20m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Allentown, PA to Richmond, PA covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Pennsylvania Turnpike, 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 30.8 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 $10.19 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.

Between Allentown, PA and Richmond, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Ambler and Fort Washington.

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