Origin
Allentown, PA
Morning in Allentown on Saturday
Local time
11:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Freemansburg, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.4 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
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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Freemansburg, PA
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Trip Overview
This short 8.4-mile drive from Allentown to Freemansburg, PA, is designed for a quick trip, taking only about 15 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Union Boulevard, West Union Boulevard, and Tilghman Street, with no highway driving involved. Given its brevity and minimal fuel cost (estimated at $1), this route is perfect as a single-day excursion or even a short segment within a larger journey. The drive is entirely within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a familiar local feel. It's a straightforward hop that doesn't require an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy' local drive for this entire 8.4-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on city streets and main local thoroughfares for the duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is about 2.4 miles on Union Boulevard. This means you'll be managing frequent turns and traffic lights rather than cruising on open roads. The character of the drive remains consistent, focusing on navigating the local network of streets to get from point A to point B.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Union Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 2.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near Center Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Allentown, PA to Freemansburg, PA is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (East Goepp Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Garfield Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
3
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
East Goepp Street
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Garfield Street
Turn right onto Garfield Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Union Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Union Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Tilghman Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Pembroke Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Goepp Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Garfield Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Union Boulevard
— 2.4 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Freemansburg, PA.
1
Start on Tilghman Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Tilghman Street
2
Continue on Union Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Boulevard
3
Continue on West Union Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Union Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Center Street
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
5
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Goepp Street
6
Turn straight onto Pembroke Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pembroke Road
7
Turn right onto Garfield Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Garfield Street
8
Arrive at destination
Garfield Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.39 one way
$2.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.53 | $3.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Freemansburg, PA
Morning in Freemansburg on Saturday
Local time
11:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
11 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
15m 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 Freemansburg, PA covers 8.4 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Union Boulevard, West Union Boulevard, Tilghman Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 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 $1.39 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.
The drive from Allentown, PA to Freemansburg, PA is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (East Goepp Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Garfield Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Allentown, PA to Freemansburg, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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