Origin
Allentown, PA
Afternoon in Allentown on Thursday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Kulpmont, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
66.7 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Allentown, PA to Kulpmont, PA covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 29m 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 $11.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m 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 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 66.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Allentown, PA to Kulpmont, PA is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Allentown, PA to Kulpmont, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 West | — | — |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | — | — |
| William Penn Highway | — | — |
| PA 61 North | — | — |
| Pottsville Pike | — | — |
| Centre Turnpike | — | — |
| Route 61 South | — | — |
| Pottsville Boulevard | — | — |
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 Kulpmont, 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
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
PA 61 North: Pottsville
6
Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
PA 61 North: Pottsville
7
Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
8
Continue on Centre Turnpike
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Centre Turnpike
9
Continue on Route 61 South
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
10
Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
11
Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Mauch Chunk Street
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Centre Street
14
Turn left onto West Market Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Market Street
15
Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sunbury Street
17
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
18
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
19
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
20
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Locust Gap Highway
21
Turn left onto Brennans Farm Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Brennans Farm Road
22
Continue on South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South 6th Street
23
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
24
Turn left onto South 9th Street
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 9th Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.3 mi from Allentown, PA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kulpmont, PA
The final approach into Kulpmont, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.06 one way
$22.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.11 | $24.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.94 | $25.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.73 | $29.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Kulpmont, PA
Afternoon in Kulpmont on Thursday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m 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 Kulpmont, PA covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 29m 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 33.3 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 $11.06 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 Kulpmont, PA is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Allentown, PA to Kulpmont, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Allentown, PA to Kulpmont, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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