Origin
Cornwall, PA
Morning in Cornwall on Friday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornwall, 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 24m
Distance
64.4 mi
104 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 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cornwall, PA
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Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 65-mile drive from Cornwall to Allentown, Pennsylvania, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 20 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical choice for a quick journey within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Manor Road, Boyd Street, and Schaeffer Road, indicating a more community-focused travel experience rather than a high-speed highway. Since there are no planned stops and no particularly long stretches on this turn-heavy drive, you can expect a consistent pace throughout. This makes it a practical option when you need to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 64.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 65-mile route, with zero highway share. This means you'll be navigating through towns and local communities for the full 1 hour and 20 minutes. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be frequently adjusting your speed and direction, so staying alert is key. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch listed, anticipate a continuous series of turns and local road conditions. This drive will likely feel like a series of connected neighborhood roads rather than a single, flowing highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Penn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 38 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Manor Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.4 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (Manor Road): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.2 miles (I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Manor Road
Turn right onto Manor Road
Navigation decision point
7
20 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
5
20.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway
Merge onto I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
6
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward Cetronia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Cetronia
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cornwall, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport and Cetronia.
Lvi Airport
58.3 mi in
|
~1h 14m
|
via US 22
Cetronia
59.2 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 38 mi | 45m |
| Schaeffer Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Lancaster Avenue | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| South College Street | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Tilghman Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Stiegel Pike | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Heidelberg Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 38 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornwall, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on Hillcrest Road
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hillcrest Road
2
Turn right onto Manor Road
400 ft
·
22 sec
·
Manor Road
3
Turn left onto Boyd Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Boyd Street
4
Turn right onto PA 419
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Schaeffer Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto PA 419; PA 897
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Heidelberg Avenue
6
Turn left onto PA 501
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stiegel Pike
7
Continue on PA 501
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South College Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on PA 501
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
9
Continue on PA 501
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
10
Continue on PA 501
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lancaster Avenue
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
12
Merge onto I 78; US 22
38 mi
·
45 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Cetronia
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Tilghman Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.2 mi from Cornwall, PA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Cornwall, 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
$10.68 one way
$21.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.69 | $23.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.49 | $24.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(1 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$0
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 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 | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
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
Morning in Allentown on Friday
Local time
10:47 AM
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
2 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 24m 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 Cornwall, PA to Allentown, PA covers 64.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Penn Highway, Schaeffer Road, Lancaster Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.2 miles from Cornwall, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.68 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 64.4 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (Manor Road): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.2 miles (I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cornwall, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport and Cetronia.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
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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