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Trip from Allentown, PA to Malvern, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

59.7 mi

96 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m

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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Downtown Malvern, PA, PA

Malvern, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Allentown, PA to Malvern, PA covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 476, I 476 South, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 59.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m 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 12m drive with frequent turns across 59.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 476 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 Malvern, PA is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Malvern, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 476
I 476 South
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
I 276 West
Pennsylvania Turnpike
PA 29
North Morehall Road
South Morehall Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 476 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Malvern, PA.

1

Start on Tilghman Street

4.5 mi · 7 min · Tilghman Street
2

Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 476, PATP
3

Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

0.4 mi · 47 sec · I 476 South: Philadelphia
4

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 276 West: Harrisburg

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 276 West: Harrisburg
6

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

13 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
7

Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

1.0 mi · 2 min · PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
8

Turn left onto North Morehall Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road
9

Continue on South Morehall Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Morehall Road
10

Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Lancaster Avenue
11

Turn right onto Old Lincoln Highway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Old Lincoln Highway
12

Turn right onto Bridge Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Bridge Street
13

At the end of the road, turn right onto East King Street

358 ft · 12 sec · East King Street
14

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.9 mi from Allentown, PA · 36m into the drive

borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lansdale, PA

30 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

Macungie, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lansdale, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Malvern, PA

The final approach into Malvern, 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

$9.90 one way

$19.80 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.84 $21.68
premium $4.93 $11.58 $23.16
diesel $5.61 $13.18 $26.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.9 0 $6.27 $2.87
Efficient EV 14.9 0 $5.22 $2.39
EV Truck/SUV 23.9 0 $8.36 $3.82

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Allentown, PA

Late night in Allentown on Saturday

Local time

12:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Malvern, PA

Late night in Malvern on Saturday

Local time

12:28 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

1h 12m 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 Malvern, PA covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 476, I 476 South, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.9 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 $9.90 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 Malvern, PA is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Malvern, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Allentown, PA to Malvern, 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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