Origin
Allentown, PA
Evening in Allentown on Wednesday
Local time
5:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Dunbar, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 7m
Distance
255 mi
410 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 54m
★
6 AM
5h 7m
8 AM
5h 34m
10 AM
5h 17m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 18m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
4h 59m
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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Dunbar, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Allentown, PA to Dunbar, PA covers 255 miles and takes about 5h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 22 West, Lehigh Valley Thruway, William Penn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
127.5 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 7m drive with frequent turns across 255 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 22 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 7m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Allentown, PA to Dunbar, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 West | — | — |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | — | — |
| William Penn Highway | — | — |
| 78th Division Highway | — | — |
| I 81 South | — | — |
| US 11 | — | — |
| US 11 South | — | — |
| Harrisburg Pike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 22 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Dunbar, PA.
1
Start on Tilghman Street
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Tilghman Street
2
Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 22 West: Harrisburg
3
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
4
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43 mi
·
51 min
·
William Penn Highway
5
Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 81 South: Harrisburg
7
Merge slight left
37 mi
·
44 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 11 South
10
Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
11
Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76, PATP
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 76 West: Pittsburgh
13
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
137 mi
·
2 hr 31 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
15
Turn right onto State Route 31
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 31
16
Continue on Three Mile Hill
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Three Mile Hill
17
Turn left
8.0 mi
·
13 min
18
Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
19
Turn straight onto Blackstone Road
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
Blackstone Road
20
Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Morrell Avenue
21
Turn slight right onto University Drive
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
University Drive
22
Turn left onto Dunbar Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dunbar Road
23
Continue on Woodvale Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodvale Street
24
Turn sharp left onto Connellsville Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Connellsville Street
25
Continue on Connellsville Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Connellsville Street
26
Turn left
43 ft
·
3 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 127.5 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
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 56 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.5 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunbar, 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.
+
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 255 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Allentown, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.5 mi from Allentown, PA · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 127.5 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dunbar, PA
The final approach into Dunbar, 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 Dunbar, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.28 one way
$84.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $46.30 | $92.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $49.45 | $98.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.30 | $112.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.5 | 0 | $26.78 | $12.24 |
| Efficient EV | 63.8 | 0 | $22.31 | $10.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102 | 1 | $35.70 | $16.32 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Dunbar, PA
Evening in Dunbar on Wednesday
Local time
5:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Hancock, MD
128 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 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
5h 7m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Dunbar, PA covers 255 miles and takes about 5h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 22 West, Lehigh Valley Thruway, William Penn Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.5 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 $42.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 7m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Allentown, PA to Dunbar, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Allentown, PA to Dunbar, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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