Origin
Cornwall, PA
Evening in Cornwall on Thursday
Local time
8:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornwall, PA to Allentown, PA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
65 mi
105 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 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
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 20m. Total distance: 65 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m 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 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.
Manor Road 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 Cornwall, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Cornwall, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Road | — | — |
| Boyd Street | — | — |
| Schaeffer Road | — | — |
| Heidelberg Avenue | — | — |
| Stiegel Pike | — | — |
| South College Street | — | — |
| Lancaster Avenue | — | — |
| I 78 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Manor Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornwall, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on Hillcrest Road
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hillcrest Road
2
Turn right onto Manor Road
400 ft
·
23 sec
·
Manor Road
3
Turn left onto Boyd Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Boyd Street
4
Turn right onto Schaeffer Road
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Schaeffer Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Heidelberg Avenue
6
Turn left onto Stiegel Pike
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stiegel Pike
7
Continue on South College Street
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South College Street
8
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
9
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
10
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lancaster Avenue
11
Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
12
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
38 mi
·
45 min
·
William Penn Highway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cetronia
15
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Tilghman Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.5 mi from Cornwall, PA · 40m into the drive
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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 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
$10.78 one way
$21.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 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 | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
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
Evening in Allentown on Thursday
Local time
8:52 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
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 20m 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 65 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Manor Road, Boyd Street, Schaeffer Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.5 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 $10.78 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 Cornwall, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Cornwall, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cornwall, PA to Allentown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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