Origin
Allentown, PA
Morning in Allentown on Saturday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Dale, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Dale, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Allentown, PA to Dale, PA covers 20.7 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chestnut Street, North Cedar Crest Boulevard, Tilghman Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on Chestnut Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 20.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chestnut Street is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 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 around 2.1 miles in near North Cedar Crest Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (North Cedar Crest Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (PA 29 / Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (Old Route 100): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
North Cedar Crest Boulevard
Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
PA 29 / Chestnut Street
Turn right onto PA 29 / Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
3
18 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Old Route 100
Turn right onto Old Route 100
Navigation decision point
4
19.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Forgedale Road
Turn right onto Forgedale Road
Navigation decision point
3
20.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Dale Road
Turn right onto Dale Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Street | 10.7 mi | 18m |
| North Cedar Crest Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Tilghman Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Forgedale Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Old Route 100 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Dale Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chestnut Street
— 10.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Dale, PA.
1
Start on Tilghman Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Tilghman Street
2
Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
North Cedar Crest Boulevard
3
Turn right onto PA 29
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Chestnut Street
4
Turn right onto Old Route 100
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Route 100
5
Turn right onto Forgedale Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Forgedale Road
6
Turn right onto Dale Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dale Road
7
Arrive at destination
Dale Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.43 one way
$6.86 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Dale, PA
Morning in Dale on Saturday
Local time
10:05 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
2 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
36m 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 Dale, PA covers 20.7 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chestnut Street, North Cedar Crest Boulevard, Tilghman Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 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 $3.43 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 36m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (North Cedar Crest Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (PA 29 / Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (Old Route 100): Navigation decision point.
The route from Allentown, PA to Dale, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park.
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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