Origin
Allentown, PA
Afternoon in Allentown on Friday
Local time
2:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Newlin, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
71.8 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
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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Newlin, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Allentown, PA to Newlin, PA covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 41m 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 $11.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.9 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 71.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m 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 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 71.8 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. 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 Newlin, PA is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Newlin, 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 Newlin, 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
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
12
Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
13
Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
14
Continue on Skyline Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Skyline Drive
15
Continue on South Lehigh Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lehigh Avenue
16
Turn left onto West Oak Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Oak Street
17
Continue on Fountain Street
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Fountain Street
18
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
19
Turn slight right onto South Hoffman Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Hoffman Boulevard
20
Turn left onto Centre Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Street
21
Turn right onto North Memorial Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Memorial Boulevard
22
Continue on Locust Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Avenue
23
Continue on Aristes Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Aristes Highway
24
Continue on Numidia Drive
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Numidia Drive
25
Turn right onto Ringtown Mountain Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ringtown Mountain Road
26
Turn left onto Quaker Meeting House Road
39 ft
·
2 sec
·
Quaker Meeting House Road
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.9 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 50m 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 16 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.9 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newlin, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Allentown, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Allentown, PA
This is one driving day of about 71.8 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Allentown, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.9 mi from Allentown, PA · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newlin, PA
The final approach into Newlin, 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
$11.90 one way
$23.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.04 | $26.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.92 | $27.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.85 | $31.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Newlin, PA
Afternoon in Newlin on Friday
Local time
2:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 41m 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 Newlin, PA covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 41m 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 35.9 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 $11.90 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 Newlin, PA is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Newlin, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Allentown, PA to Newlin, 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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