Origin
Coaldale, PA
Afternoon in Coaldale on Saturday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coaldale, 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
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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.
Coaldale, PA
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Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Coaldale to Allentown covers a 40.1-mile span through Pennsylvania’s Northeast region. You can expect the journey to take approximately 56 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of about $7, this is an economical way to navigate between these two locations. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, it offers a more personal, ground-level perspective of the area. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this drive is short enough to remain stress-free.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Penn Pike | 17.5 mi | 24m |
| PA 100 | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Tilghman Street | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| East Broad Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Water Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Center Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Penn Pike
— 17.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coaldale, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on East Phillips Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Phillips Street
2
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
5th Street
3
Turn left onto US 209
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Water Street
4
Continue on US 209
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Broad Street
5
Turn left onto South Greenwood Street
180 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Greenwood Street
6
Turn right onto Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Cedar Street
7
Turn left onto PA 309
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Street
8
Continue on PA 309
17 mi
·
24 min
·
West Penn Pike
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto PA 100
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
PA 100
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Tilghman Street
7.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Tilghman Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Coaldale, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
5th Street
Turn right onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 209 / West Water Street
Turn left onto US 209 / West Water Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
South Greenwood Street
Turn left onto South Greenwood Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Cedar Street
Turn right onto Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
5
31.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Tilghman Street
Turn left onto Tilghman Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.42 one way
$12.83 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.03 | $14.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
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
Afternoon in Allentown on Saturday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 5 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
15 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 on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating local thoroughfares, specifically 5th Street, West Water Street, and East Broad Street. Because the entire trip is composed of local roads, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing traffic patterns. It is a technical drive that requires your full attention compared to a monotonous highway cruise. Prepare for a steady, hands-on experience behind the wheel for the duration of the 56-minute trip.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on West Penn Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 5th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 209 / West Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (South Greenwood Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,111 ft
346 ft
Total Climb
586 ft
Total Descent
1,280 ft
Highest Point
1,111 ft
~17.2 mi in
Elevation Range
765 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 38.7 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 (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on West Penn Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 209 / West Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (South Greenwood Street): Navigation decision point.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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