Origin
Bloomsburg, PA
Night in Bloomsburg on Sunday
Local time
11:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomsburg, PA to Allentown, PA
Drive Time
49m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
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6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomsburg, PA
Jack Pace
Allentown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomsburg, PA to Allentown, PA covers 39.3 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Zeigler Road, Grange Road, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.50 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.7 miles from Bloomsburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 39.3 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.
Zeigler Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bloomsburg, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 49m 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 Bloomsburg, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Zeigler Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grange Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wall Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Centre Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pottsville Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Shore Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Zeigler Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomsburg, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on Park Road
23 ft
·
4 sec
·
Park Road
2
Turn left onto Zeigler Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Zeigler Road
3
Continue on Grange Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Grange Road
4
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto Lee Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Lee Street
6
Continue on Wall Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wall Street
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Avenue
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Centre Avenue
8
Continue on Pottsville Pike
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Pottsville Pike
9
Turn left onto Lake Shore Drive
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lake Shore Drive
10
Turn left onto Allentown Pike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Allentown Pike
12
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
14
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
15
Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
16
Continue on Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Allentown Pike
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kutztown Road
18
Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
19
Keep slight left
8.7 mi
·
11 min
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
161 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
21
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
22
Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
23
Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
24
Continue on Hamilton Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Street
25
Turn left onto North 15th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 15th Street
26
Turn right onto Tilghman Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Tilghman Street
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 19.7 miles from Bloomsburg, PA, or about 24m 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 39.3 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.7 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allentown, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bloomsburg, 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 Bloomsburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 39.3 miles and 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bloomsburg, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Bloomsburg, PA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Bloomsburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Allentown, PA
The final approach into Allentown, 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 Allentown, 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
$6.50 one way
$13.01 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Allentown, PA
Night in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
11:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
25 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
49m 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 Bloomsburg, PA to Allentown, PA covers 39.3 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Zeigler Road, Grange Road, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Bloomsburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.50 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 Bloomsburg, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 49m 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 Bloomsburg, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bloomsburg, PA to Allentown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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