Origin
Allentown, PA
Night in Allentown on Wednesday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to West Hamburg, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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West Hamburg, PA
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Trip Overview
This 28.6-mile journey from Allentown to West Hamburg, Pennsylvania, is a quick 39-minute drive, perfect for a single-day adventure. Expect to spend about $5 on fuel for this trip, which sticks to local roads like William Penn Highway, Tilghman Street, and State Street, featuring no highway driving. Given its short distance and duration, this route is best enjoyed as a single-day excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. The drive offers a straightforward local experience without the need for extensive planning, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a standalone short trip within the Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
14.3 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily through William Penn Highway, Tilghman Street, and State Street, experiencing a connected series of local roads rather than high-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.9 miles on William Penn Highway, offering a sustained local road experience before you encounter further intersections. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on the local scenery and flow of traffic through populated areas.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 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 20.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Tilghman Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tilghman Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Tilghman Street
Depart onto Tilghman Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
Navigation decision point
Toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
7
26.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Hamburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 30
Toward Hamburg
4
26.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
North 4th Street
Turn left onto North 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
27.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
State Street
Turn right onto State Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Allentown, PA to West Hamburg, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Hamburg along the way.
Hamburg
26.7 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 20.9 mi | 25m |
| Tilghman Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| State Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| North 4th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hex Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 20.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and West Hamburg, 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
21 mi
·
25 min
·
William Penn Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 30
Toward Hamburg
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto North 4th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
7
Turn right onto State Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
8
Continue on Hex Highway
508 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hex Highway
9
Arrive at destination
Hex Highway
Trip Plan
For this short 39-minute drive, flexibility is key. You can easily depart at any time that suits your schedule, with no need to break up the 28.6 miles. The estimated fuel cost is minimal at $5, so you likely won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops. As you primarily use local roads like William Penn Highway, pay close attention to traffic signals and local speed limits. A specific tip for this route: be aware that Tilghman Street and State Street can experience significant local traffic, so allow for slight delays during peak commuting hours.
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 14.3 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.9 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 28.6 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.3 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Hamburg, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Allentown, PA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Allentown, PA
This is one driving day of about 28.6 miles and 39m.
At 28.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on William Penn Highway for about 20.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.3 mi from Allentown, PA · 19m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.3 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Hamburg, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into West Hamburg, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
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
$5
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
West Hamburg, PA
Night in West Hamburg on Wednesday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
33 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
39m 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 West Hamburg, PA covers 28.6 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Penn Highway, Tilghman Street, State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 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 $4.74 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 is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tilghman Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Allentown, PA to West Hamburg, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Hamburg along the way.
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