Origin
Allentown, PA
Afternoon in Allentown on Friday
Local time
12:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to West Norriton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
43.2 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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West Norriton, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Allentown, PA to West Norriton, PA covers 43.2 miles and takes about 1h 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 $7.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 43.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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 drive with frequent turns across 43.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 West Norriton, PA is easy. At 1h 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 West Norriton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 476 | — | — |
| I 476 South | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | — | — |
| PA 63 | — | — |
| PA 63 East | — | — |
| Sumneytown Pike | — | — |
| South Valley Forge Road | — | — |
| North Park Avenue | — | — |
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 West Norriton, 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
26 mi
·
28 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
5
Take the exit slight right toward PA 63: Harleysville, Kulpsville
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 63: Harleysville, Kulpsville
6
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
7
Keep slight left to continue on PA 63 East: Lansdale
167 ft
·
11 sec
·
PA 63 East: Lansdale
8
Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Sumneytown Pike
9
Turn right onto South Valley Forge Road
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
South Valley Forge Road
10
Continue on North Park Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Park Avenue
11
Turn left onto Ridge Pike
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Ridge Pike
12
Continue on West Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
13
Turn right onto Orchard Lane
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Orchard Lane
14
Turn left onto Juanita Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Juanita Road
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from Allentown, PA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Norriton, PA
The final approach into West Norriton, 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
$7.16 one way
$14.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
West Norriton, PA
Afternoon in West Norriton on Friday
Local time
12:15 PM
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 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 West Norriton, PA covers 43.2 miles and takes about 1h 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 21.6 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 $7.16 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 West Norriton, PA is easy. At 1h 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 West Norriton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Allentown, PA to West Norriton, 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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