Trip from Elim, PA to Allentown, PA

Drive Time

3h 48m

Distance

216.4 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Elim, PA to Allentown, PA covers 216.4 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Goucher Street, Franklin Street, Osborne Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.81 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

108.2 miles from Elim, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 216.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Goucher Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Goucher Street	0 mi	0m
Franklin Street	0 mi	0m
Osborne Street	0 mi	0m
Central Avenue	0 mi	0m
Ohio Street	0 mi	0m
Oakland Avenue	0 mi	0m
Penrod Street	0 mi	0m
Bedford Street	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Goucher Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Alberta Avenue

2

Turn right onto Goucher Street

3

Turn left onto Franklin Street

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Turn right onto Osborne Street

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Turn right onto Central Avenue

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Turn left onto Ohio Street

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Turn left onto Oakland Avenue

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Turn left onto Penrod Street

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Turn right onto Bedford Street

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Continue on Scalp Avenue

11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

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Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

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Continue on Clear Shade Drive

14

Continue on Quaker Valley Road

15

Take the ramp right

16

Merge slight left

17

Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

18

Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

19

Turn slight right onto Business 220

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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

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Continue on Harrisburg Pike

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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

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Keep slight left

31

Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

32

Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

34

Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

35

Continue on 78th Division Highway

36

Continue on William Penn Highway

37

Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

38

Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

39

Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

40

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 108.2 miles from Elim, PA.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 108.2 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Elim, PA

This is one driving day of about 216.4 miles and 3h 48m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Chambersburg, PA

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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 108.2 mi from Elim, PA

Altoona, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chambersburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 108.2 miles from Elim, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.09	$34.81	$69.62
midgrade	$4.60	$39.18	$78.36
premium	$4.95	$42.21	$84.41
diesel	$5.98	$50.95	$101.90

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 75.7 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Elim, PA to Allentown, PA covers 216.4 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Goucher Street, Franklin Street, Osborne Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 108.2 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 $34.81 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.