Origin
Chester Heights, PA
Afternoon in Chester Heights on Saturday
Local time
2:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester Heights, PA to Allentown, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
66.1 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chester Heights, PA
Michael Taccetta
Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chester Heights, PA to Allentown, PA covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Valleybrook Road, Baltimore Pike, Media Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valleybrook Road | — | — |
| Baltimore Pike | — | — |
| Media Bypass | — | — |
| I 476 | — | — |
| I 476 North | — | — |
| Mid-County Expressway | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | — | — |
| I 78 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Valleybrook Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester Heights, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on the route
59 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Valleybrook Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Valleybrook Road
3
Turn right onto Baltimore Pike
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore Pike
4
Keep slight right to continue on Media Bypass
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Media Bypass
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Plymouth Meeting, Chester
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 476: Plymouth Meeting, Chester
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
7
Turn left onto I 476 North
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 476 North
8
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
9
Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
10
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
38 mi
·
40 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11
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
12
Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 22 East: Allentown
13
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
14
Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
PA 309 South: Quakertown
15
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
16
Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tilghman Street East
17
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tilghman Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 miles from Chester Heights, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.96 one way
$21.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.59 | $29.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.25 | $4.23 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Saturday
Local time
2:19 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
4 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 11m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
66.1 mi in 1h 11m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Valleybrook Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Chester Heights, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Chester Heights, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 66.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chester Heights, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Allentown, PA before heading back.
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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