Origin
Allentown, PA
Afternoon in Allentown on Friday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
83.6 mi
135 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allentown, PA
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Stonybrook, PA
Michael Taccetta
This 83.6-mile drive from Allentown to Stonybrook, Pennsylvania, will take you about 1 hour and 55 minutes. It's a manageable day trip, perfect for a single day of travel within the Northeast region. The estimated fuel cost is around $14, making it an economical choice. You'll primarily navigate on Warren Street Bypass, US 30, and US 222, experiencing a local road feel for much of the journey. With no specific stops recommended, this route offers flexibility for spontaneous breaks.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.8 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 83.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 29% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 30 miles on Warren Street Bypass. As you transition between Warren Street Bypass, US 30, and US 222, the road will likely shift between more urban environments and potentially some more open stretches. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise, so be prepared for varied speed limits and more frequent intersections as you make your way towards Stonybrook.
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 12.4 miles in near US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 12.4 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.9 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles (PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 toward US 30 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30 West: York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Street Bypass | 30 mi | 37m |
| US 30 | 16.8 mi | 22m |
| US 222 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 6 mi | 8m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| Kutztown Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| North 5th Street Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Stonybrook, PA.
Start on Tilghman Street
Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
Turn right onto PA 222
Continue on PA 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222 BUS
Continue on US 222 BUS
Take the ramp
Merge onto PA 12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road
Turn right onto PA 462
Continue on PA 462
Arrive at destination
Given the 1 hour and 55-minute duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour in Allentown and allow for a relaxed pace. The relatively short distance means you have flexibility to stop whenever you like, though no specific stops are noted on this route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $14, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially if you anticipate longer stretches without services. A good tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with Warren Street Bypass beforehand, as it accounts for the longest continuous segment and might have varying traffic patterns.
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.
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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.8 miles or 1h 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stonybrook, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Allentown, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Allentown, PA
This is one driving day of about 83.6 miles and 1h 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.8 mi from Allentown, PA · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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.
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.8 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Stonybrook, 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.
Regular Gas
$13.86 one way
$27.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.18 | $30.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.21 | $32.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.70 | $5.35 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Allentown on Friday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Stonybrook on Friday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
56°F
Reading, PA
42 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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