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Trip from Allentown, PA to Glade, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 9m

Distance

201.2 mi

324 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 56m ★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 1m

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

county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allentown, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Allentown, PA to Glade, PA covers 201.2 miles and takes about 4h 9m 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 $33.36 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

100.6 miles from Allentown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 201.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 9m drive with frequent turns across 201.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
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.

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 4h 9m 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 Glade, 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 Glade, 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

81 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
14

Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Altoona, Johnstown
15

Turn slight right onto Bedford

167 ft · 5 sec · Bedford
16

Turn straight onto Business 220

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Business 220
17

Turn right onto Weber Lane

1.0 mi · 3 min · Weber Lane
18

Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Country Ridge Road
19

Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

6.0 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway
20

Continue on Pitt Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pitt Street
21

Continue on Lincoln Highway

11 mi · 15 min · Lincoln Highway
22

Turn left onto Huckleberry Highway

4.8 mi · 8 min · Huckleberry Highway
23

Turn left onto Sulfer Run Road

75 ft · 3 sec · Sulfer Run Road
24

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 100.6 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 2h 4m 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 44 miles or 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 100.6 miles or 2h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glade, 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.

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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 201.2 miles and 4h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 100.6 mi from Allentown, PA · 2h 4m into the drive

borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chambersburg, PA

101 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

Harrisburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chambersburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.6 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Glade, PA

The final approach into Glade, 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 Glade, 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

$33.36 one way

$66.71 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $36.53 $73.07
premium $4.93 $39.02 $78.04
diesel $5.61 $44.42 $88.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.4 0 $21.13 $9.66
Efficient EV 50.3 0 $17.60 $8.05
EV Truck/SUV 80.5 1 $28.17 $12.88

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Allentown, PA

Afternoon in Allentown on Thursday

Local time

2:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glade, PA

Afternoon in Glade on Thursday

Local time

2:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

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

4h 9m 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 Glade, PA covers 201.2 miles and takes about 4h 9m 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 100.6 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 $33.36 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 4h 9m 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 Glade, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Allentown, PA to Glade, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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