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Trip from Allentown, PA to Temple, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

44m

Distance

30 mi

48 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m

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

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county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allentown, PA

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Downtown Temple, PA, PA

Temple, PA

Maciej Cisowski

Trip Overview

Allentown to Temple is 30 miles and takes about 44 minutes via West Hamilton Boulevard and US 222, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and local road navigation, making it more of an in-town feel than a highway cruise. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick, one-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for exploration at your destination.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 30 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (20%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

This drive is characterized by frequent turns, with only about 20% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6 miles along West Hamilton Boulevard. As you progress, you'll transition from main boulevards onto routes like US 222 and Kutztown Road, experiencing a more local driving environment with varying speed limits and traffic patterns. It’s a route where you'll be actively steering and navigating rather than settling into a long, straight cruise.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Hamilton Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 6 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.4 miles in near US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30 miles you will encounter 9 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 22.7 miles (US 222 / Allentown Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5
12.4 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
16.9 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 222

Keep slight left at fork onto US 222

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
22.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | US 222 / Allentown Pike

Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Allentown Pike

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
25.9 mi into trip | ~37m in | US 222 / Allentown Pike

Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Allentown Pike

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
26.3 mi into trip | ~38m in | US 222 / Allentown Pike

Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Allentown Pike

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Hamilton Boulevard 6 mi 8m
US 222 5.9 mi 7m
Kutztown Road 5.6 mi 8m
Allentown Pike 5.3 mi 9m
Hamilton Boulevard 3.1 mi 4m
Tilghman Street 2.1 mi 3m
North Cedar Crest Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Hamilton Boulevard Bypass 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Hamilton Boulevard — 6 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Tilghman Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street
2

Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Crest Boulevard
3

Turn right onto PA 222

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
4

Continue on PA 222

6.0 mi · 8 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Trexlertown Bypass
6

Continue on US 222

2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
7

Enter roundabout onto US 222

129 ft · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
8

Continue on US 222

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
9

Continue on US 222

3.8 mi · 5 min · Kutztown Road
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 222

5.9 mi · 7 min · US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Enter roundabout onto US 222

110 ft · 1 sec · Allentown Pike
12

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Allentown Pike
13

Continue on US 222

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kutztown Road
14

Continue on US 222

1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
15

Enter roundabout onto US 222

97 ft · 4 sec · Allentown Pike
16

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Allentown Pike
17

Enter roundabout onto US 222

127 ft · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
18

Continue on US 222

1.1 mi · 1 min · Allentown Pike
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on US 222

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Kutztown Road
20

Continue on US 222

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Allentown Pike
21

Continue on US 222 BUS

1.3 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
22

Turn slight left onto Kutztown Road

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Kutztown Road
23

Turn right onto Euclid Avenue

374 ft · 16 sec · Euclid Avenue
24

Arrive at destination

Euclid Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.97 one way

$9.95 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.45 $10.89
premium $4.93 $5.82 $11.64
diesel $5.61 $6.62 $13.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9 0 $3.15 $1.44
Efficient EV 7.5 0 $2.63 $1.20
EV Truck/SUV 12 0 $4.20 $1.92

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (60% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Allentown, PA

Morning in Allentown on Friday

Local time

11:38 AM

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

Temple, PA

Morning in Temple on Friday

Local time

11:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

42 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

44m 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 Temple, PA covers 30 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Hamilton Boulevard, US 222, Kutztown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15 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 $4.97 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 30 miles you will encounter 9 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: 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 22.7 miles (US 222 / Allentown Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Allentown, PA to Temple, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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