Origin
Elim, PA
Evening in Elim on Sunday
Local time
8:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elim, PA to Allentown, PA
Drive Time
4h 30m
Distance
216.1 mi
348 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 17m
★
6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elim, PA
Haneul Trac
Allentown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Spanning 216.4 miles, your journey from Elim to Allentown is a straightforward trek across Pennsylvania that typically takes about 3 hours and 48 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should budget approximately $35 for fuel to cover the distance. While the trip is manageable as a single-day excursion, the nature of the roads requires your full attention behind the wheel. You will remain within the Northeast region throughout the entire transit, transitioning between local communities rather than navigating major interstate corridors. It is a practical, no-nonsense route perfect for drivers who prefer local roads over high-speed highway travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
108 miles from Elim, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a technical driving experience, as this route consists entirely of local roads like Goucher Street, Franklin Street, and Osborne Street. With a highway share of 0%, you won't encounter the monotony of long, straight interstates; instead, you'll be navigating constant turns and local traffic patterns. The longest stretch without a turn is 0 miles on Goucher Street, confirming that this is a hands-on drive requiring frequent adjustments. You will find that the lack of highway miles keeps your speed lower but demands more engagement with the road. This is a classic local transit path that favors steady navigation over high-speed cruising.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 81 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 38.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 216.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 38.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
38.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
7
119.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, 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.
Toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
7
120.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
6
134.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
9
210 mi into trip
|
~4h 20m 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...
Towns Along This Route
Between Elim, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Marysville.
Pittsburgh
36.8 mi in
|
~56m
Harrisburg
36.8 mi in
|
~56m
Patp: Pittsburgh
38 mi in
|
~58m
Marysville
134.7 mi in
|
~2h 50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 81 mi | 1h 29m |
| William Penn Highway | 42.8 mi | 50m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 22.5 mi | 27m |
| Quaker Valley Road | 14.2 mi | 20m |
| I 81 | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| Clear Shade Drive | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| 78th Division Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Tilghman Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 81 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elim, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on Alberta Avenue
509 ft
·
26 sec
·
Alberta Avenue
2
Turn right onto Goucher Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Goucher Street
3
Turn left onto Franklin Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Street
4
Turn right onto Osborne Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Osborne Street
5
Turn right onto PA 403
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Central Avenue
6
Turn left onto PA 756
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ohio Street
7
Turn left onto Oakland Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Avenue
8
Turn left onto Penrod Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Penrod Street
9
Turn right onto Bedford Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bedford Street
10
Continue on Scalp Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Scalp Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
Scalp Avenue
12
Continue on Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Scalp Avenue
13
Continue on PA 56
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Clear Shade Drive
14
Continue on PA 56
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Quaker Valley Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
16
Merge onto I 99; US 220
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 99; US 220
17
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
18
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
19
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Business 220
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
22
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
81 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on US 11
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
27
Merge onto I 81
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
31
Merge onto I 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on I 81
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
33
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
19 mi
·
22 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 89
Toward I 78 East: Allentown
35
Continue on I 78
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
36
Continue on I 78; US 22
43 mi
·
50 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
37
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.
38
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Cetronia
Use the slight right lane.
39
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Tilghman Street
Use the straight lane.
40
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Trip Plan
Since you have one recommended stop during this 216.4-mile trek, plan your break strategically to avoid driver fatigue on such a turn-intensive path. Departing early in the day is your best bet to navigate the local roads before peak traffic hours set in, giving you more flexibility for your scheduled stop. Because the entire route avoids highways, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as local road driving can sometimes be less efficient than cruising at steady interstate speeds. Remember that your $35 fuel budget is an estimate, so consider padding that amount slightly for safety. Prioritize smooth steering and consistent pacing to make the most of this winding, local-only journey.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 108 miles from Elim, PA, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allentown, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Elim, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Elim, PA
This is one driving day of about 216.1 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elim, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 81 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108 mi from Elim, PA · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108 miles from Elim, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Allentown, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.76 one way
$71.52 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $39.13 | $78.26 |
| premium | $4.92 | $41.88 | $83.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.01 | $96.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.60
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(81 mi)
$10.53
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(1 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.69 | $10.37 |
| Efficient EV | 54 | 0 | $18.91 | $8.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.4 | 1 | $30.25 | $13.83 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Sunday
Local time
8:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
108 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Elim, PA to Allentown, PA covers 216.1 miles and takes about 4h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, William Penn Highway, American Legion Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108 miles from Elim, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 216.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 38.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Elim, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Marysville.
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