Origin
Cheltenham, PA
Afternoon in Cheltenham on Friday
Local time
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cheltenham, PA to Allentown, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
57.7 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cheltenham, PA
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Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cheltenham, PA to Allentown, PA covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue, Cottman Avenue, Township Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 57.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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 5m drive with frequent turns across 57.7 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.
Central Avenue 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 Cheltenham, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Cheltenham, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Cottman Avenue | — | — |
| Township Line Road | — | — |
| Washington Lane | — | — |
| Church Road | — | — |
| Limekiln Pike | — | — |
| South Easton Road | — | — |
| PA 309 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheltenham, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on East Laurel Avenue
151 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Laurel Avenue
2
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto Cottman Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cottman Avenue
4
Continue on Township Line Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Township Line Road
5
Turn left onto Washington Lane
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Lane
6
Turn right onto Church Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Road
7
Turn left onto Limekiln Pike
348 ft
·
10 sec
·
Limekiln Pike
8
Turn right onto South Easton Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Easton Road
9
Take the ramp slight right toward PA 309 North: Fort Washington
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
PA 309 North: Fort Washington
10
Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Fort Washington
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Fort Washington
12
Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 276 West: Harrisburg
14
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 476: Chester, Allentown
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 476 North: Allentown
17
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37 mi
·
39 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
19
Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 22 East: Allentown
20
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
21
Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
PA 309 South: Quakertown
22
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
23
Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tilghman Street East
24
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tilghman Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.9 mi from Cheltenham, PA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Cheltenham, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.57 one way
$19.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.48 | $20.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Allentown, PA
Afternoon in Allentown on Friday
Local time
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
3 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 5m 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 Cheltenham, PA to Allentown, PA covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue, Cottman Avenue, Township Line Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.9 miles from Cheltenham, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.57 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 Cheltenham, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Cheltenham, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cheltenham, PA to Allentown, 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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