Origin
Denver, PA
Morning in Denver on Saturday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Denver, 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 15m
Distance
47.4 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Denver, PA
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Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 47.4-mile drive from Denver, Pennsylvania, to Allentown, Pennsylvania, is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Operating within the Northeast region of the US, this route is primarily composed of well-traveled roads, with about 31% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this is an economical option for a short excursion. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of road types, so you can expect some variety without significant time commitment. This trip is ideal for a quick hop between towns, offering convenience and efficiency for your travel plans.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 47.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this 47.4-mile route between Denver and Allentown. While 31% of the journey involves highway travel, you'll also encounter other road types, making for a varied experience behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll navigate is 14.8 miles on US 222. This suggests periods of more consistent speed followed by segments that might involve more local traffic or varied speed limits. The overall feel is likely to be practical, connecting two points in Pennsylvania without demanding extensive attention to technical driving.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 222 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.7 miles in.
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 47.4 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: at 12.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 12.8 miles (US 222): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward US 222 North: Allentown
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward US 222 North: Allentown
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 222
Merge onto US 222
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 222 Business South: Laureldale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 222 Business South: Laureldale
7
19.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
35.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 14.8 mi | 19m |
| Trexlertown Bypass | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Allentown Pike | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Fritztown Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| South Ridge Road | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| Kutztown Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Van Reed Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 14.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto North 6th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 6th Street
3
Continue on South Ridge Road
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
South Ridge Road
4
Continue on Fritztown Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Fritztown Road
5
Continue on Columbia Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 422
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Penn Avenue
7
Turn slight left onto Mull Avenue
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mull Avenue
8
Continue on Van Reed Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Van Reed Road
9
Continue on Spring Ridge Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Spring Ridge Drive
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 222 North: Allentown
11
Merge onto US 222
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 222 Business South: Laureldale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
324 ft
·
20 sec
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
15
Merge onto US 222
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kutztown Road
16
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto US 222
160 ft
·
6 sec
·
Allentown Pike
18
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
19
Enter roundabout onto US 222
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
20
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
21
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
22
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Allentown Pike
23
Enter roundabout onto US 222
138 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kutztown Road
24
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
25
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 222
26
Enter roundabout onto US 222
159 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
27
Continue on US 222
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
28
Turn straight onto US 222
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
Toward US 222 North, PA 100 North: Fogelsville, Allentown
29
Continue on PA 222
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
30
Continue on PA 222
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Street
31
Turn left onto North 15th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 15th Street
32
Turn right onto Tilghman Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Tilghman Street
33
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.7 mi from Denver, PA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Denver, 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
$7.86 one way
$15.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.61 | $17.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.19 | $18.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Saturday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 0 to 5 mph
11% chance
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
5 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 15m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Denver, PA to Allentown, PA covers 47.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, Trexlertown Bypass, Allentown Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.7 miles from Denver, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.86 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 47.4 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: at 12.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 12.8 miles (US 222): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Denver, PA to Allentown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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