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Trip from Allentown, PA to South Lebanon, PA

Drive Time

1h 18m

Distance

59.1 mi

95 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m

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

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Downtown Allentown, PA, PA

Allentown, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown South Lebanon, PA, PA

South Lebanon, PA

Jo Kassis

Trip Overview

The drive from Allentown, PA to South Lebanon, PA covers 59.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on William Penn Highway, Lancaster Avenue, Tilghman Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.5 miles on William Penn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.78 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

29.6 miles from Allentown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 59.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Penn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Tilghman Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.1 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Tilghman Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Tilghman Street

Depart onto Tilghman Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
5.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway

Merge onto I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway

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

Use the straight lane.
7
44.2 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward PA 501: Bethel

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 Toward PA 501: Bethel
7
44.4 mi into trip | ~55m in | PA 501 / Lancaster Avenue

Turn left onto PA 501 / Lancaster Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
45.9 mi into trip | ~58m in | PA 501 / Lancaster Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto PA 501 / Lancaster Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
William Penn Highway 38.5 mi 46m
Lancaster Avenue 5.6 mi 6m
Tilghman Street 5 mi 8m
East Cumberland Street 3.3 mi 6m
West Lincoln Avenue 2.5 mi 4m
North College Street 2.2 mi 2m
Lehigh Valley Thruway 0.7 mi <1m
South 3rd Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: William Penn Highway — 38.5 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and South Lebanon, 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

38 mi · 46 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 13 Toward PA 501: Bethel Use the slight right lane.
6

Turn left onto PA 501

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Lancaster Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
7

Continue on PA 501

1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue
Use the right lane.
8

At end of road, turn right onto PA 501

4.1 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Avenue
9

Continue on PA 501

2.2 mi · 2 min · North College Street
10

Turn right onto US 422

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on US 422

3.3 mi · 6 min · East Cumberland Street
12

Turn left onto PA 897

0.4 mi · 44 sec · South 5th Avenue
13

Turn right onto East Pershing Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · East Pershing Avenue
14

Turn left onto South 3rd Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · South 3rd Avenue
15

Turn right onto Horst Avenue

65 ft · 2 sec · Horst Avenue
16

Arrive at destination

Horst Avenue

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 29.6 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.5 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 59.1 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29.6 miles or 37m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Lebanon, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 59.1 miles and 1h 18m.

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 William Penn Highway for about 38.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.6 mi from Allentown, PA · 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

30 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 59.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in South Lebanon, PA

The final approach into South Lebanon, 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 South Lebanon, 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.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 57.1
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

$9.78 one way

$19.56 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $10.70 $21.40
premium $4.92 $11.45 $22.90
diesel $5.64 $13.13 $26.26

Estimated Tolls: $0.05

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

$10

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.7 0 $6.21 $2.84
Efficient EV 14.8 0 $5.17 $2.36
EV Truck/SUV 23.6 0 $8.27 $3.78

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Allentown, PA

Morning in Allentown on Monday

Local time

6:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Lebanon, PA

Morning in South Lebanon on Monday

Local time

6:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

19 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 18m 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 South Lebanon, PA covers 59.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Penn Highway, Lancaster Avenue, Tilghman Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.6 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 $9.78 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 59.1 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Tilghman Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Allentown, PA to South Lebanon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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