Origin
Collegeville, PA
Afternoon in Collegeville on Friday
Local time
1:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collegeville, 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 1m
Distance
42.5 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collegeville, PA
Michael Taccetta
Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Collegeville, PA to Allentown, PA covers 42.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Tilghman Street, Bustard Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 42.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 1m highway drive covering 42.5 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Tilghman Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 26.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Tilghman Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
9.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 North: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 476 North: Allentown
8
36.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...
6
37.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
6
38.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward Tilghman Street East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Tilghman Street East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Collegeville, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Harrisburg and Tilghman Street East.
Patp
9.4 mi in
|
~21m
Harrisburg
36.5 mi in
|
~50m
Tilghman Street East
38.7 mi in
|
~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 26.5 mi | 28m |
| Tilghman Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Bustard Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Evansburg Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Anders Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Stump Hall Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Germantown Pike | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Skippack Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 26.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collegeville, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on this road
57 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on Ridge Pike
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ridge Pike
4
Turn slight left onto Germantown Pike
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Germantown Pike
5
Turn left onto Evansburg Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Evansburg Road
6
Continue on Township Line Road
418 ft
·
12 sec
·
Township Line Road
7
Turn right onto Evansburg Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Evansburg Road
8
Continue on Anders Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Anders Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Anders Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Anders Road
10
Turn left onto Stump Hall Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Stump Hall Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto PA 73
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Skippack Pike
12
Turn left onto Bustard Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Bustard Road
13
Turn left onto PA 63
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Sumneytown Pike
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 476, PATP
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 476 North: Allentown
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Merge onto I 476; PATP
27 mi
·
28 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
2 min
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Allentown
19
Merge onto US 22
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto PA 309
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
PA 309
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Tilghman Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tilghman Street
24
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.2 mi from Collegeville, PA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Collegeville, 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
$7.05 one way
$14.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.72 | $15.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.45
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(26.5 mi)
$3.45
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$3
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
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
Allentown, PA
Afternoon in Allentown on Friday
Local time
1:04 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
1 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 1m 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 Collegeville, PA to Allentown, PA covers 42.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Tilghman Street, Bustard Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.2 miles from Collegeville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.05 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Collegeville, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Harrisburg and Tilghman Street East.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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