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1h 52m
Distance
80.3 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabethville, PA
Michael Taccetta
Allentown, PA
Michael Taccetta
The drive from Elizabethville, PA to Allentown, PA covers 80.3 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on William Penn Highway, West Main Street, Tilghman Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38 miles on William Penn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.29 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.2 miles from Elizabethville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 80.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,479 ft
Total Descent
1,809 ft
Highest Point
1,440 ft
~20.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,094 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.4 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 80.3 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 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 36 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 miles (I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward PA 125: Ravine
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward Cetronia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Between Elizabethville, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport and Cetronia.
Lvi Airport
Cetronia
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 38 mi | 45m |
| West Main Street | 20.9 mi | 32m |
| Tilghman Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Lancaster Avenue | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Bethel Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| South Tremont Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| I 81 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| North Tulpehocken Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethville, PA and Allentown, PA.
Start on US 209
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Turn right onto Molleystown Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 125
Continue on PA 125
Turn left onto PA 895
Continue on PA 895
Turn right onto PA 501
Continue on PA 501
Take the exit
Merge onto I 78; US 22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allentown, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Elizabethville, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Elizabethville, PA
This is one driving day of about 80.3 miles and 1h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.2 mi from Elizabethville, PA · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 40.2 miles from Elizabethville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$13.29 one way
$26.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $14.54 | $29.08 |
| premium | $4.92 | $15.56 | $31.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.84 | $35.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$13
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Elizabethville on Sunday
Local time
7:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Sunny
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 4:55AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Evening in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
7:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Sunny
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 4:55AM EDT by NWS State College 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.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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