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Trip from Elysburg, PA to Allentown, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

73.7 mi

119 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Elysburg, PA, PA

Elysburg, PA

Haneul Trac

county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allentown, PA

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Trip Overview

Driving from Elysburg to Allentown covers 73.7 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via the William Penn Highway, State Route 54, and Center Avenue. With an estimated fuel cost of only $12, this is a budget-friendly way to move between these two Northeastern Pennsylvania locations. Since both the origin and destination are within the same region, you won't experience significant environmental shifts, but you should prepare for a consistent local driving experience. Overall, it serves as a straightforward connection that requires no overnight stops.

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

36.9 miles from Elysburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 15% of your journey spent on highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating smaller roads and intersections. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 21.6 miles along the William Penn Highway, which offers the most consistent driving experience of the trip. As you transition between the various state routes and local avenues, the character of the road changes frequently. Prepare for a hands-on experience behind the wheel where the pace remains steady but requires frequent adjustments through turns.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Penn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 31.6 miles in near PA 183 / Pottsville Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 31.6 miles (PA 183 / Pottsville Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46 miles (I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
31.6 mi into trip | ~40m in | PA 183 / Pottsville Street

Turn left onto PA 183 / Pottsville Street

Navigation decision point

5
45.7 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
5
46 mi into trip | ~1h in | I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway

Merge onto I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
9
67.6 mi into trip | ~1h 26m 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...
6
68.6 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward Cetronia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Cetronia

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Elysburg, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport and Cetronia.

Lvi Airport

67.6 mi in | ~1h 26m | via US 22

Cetronia

68.6 mi in | ~1h 28m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
William Penn Highway 21.6 mi 26m
State Route 54 11.1 mi 13m
Center Avenue 10.6 mi 12m
Sunbury Road 9.4 mi 11m
Tilghman Street 4.9 mi 8m
Gordon Nagle Trail 4 mi 6m
Centre Street 2.7 mi 3m
Fairgrounds Road 2.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: William Penn Highway — 21.6 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elysburg, PA and Allentown, PA.

1

Start on West Center Street

73 ft · 3 sec · West Center Street
2

Turn right onto PA 54

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Market Street
3

Continue on PA 54

11 mi · 13 min · State Route 54
4

Continue on PA 901

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Locust Gap Highway
5

Continue on PA 901

2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
6

Continue on PA 901

9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
7

Continue on PA 901

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sunbury Street
8

Turn right onto PA 901

1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
9

Turn right onto PA 901

4.0 mi · 6 min · Gordon Nagle Trail
10

Continue on PA 901

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street
11

Turn left onto PA 183

0.7 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Street
12

Turn right onto PA 61

493 ft · 6 sec · Route 61 South
13

Continue on PA 61

11 mi · 12 min · Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Continue on PA 61

2.7 mi · 3 min · Centre Street
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
16

Merge onto I 78; US 22

22 mi · 26 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
17

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.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward Cetronia Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street
Use the straight lane.
20

Arrive at destination

Tilghman Street

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 36 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. Since there are no designated stops on this 73.7-mile route, make sure you are fueled up and ready before you head out, especially since the $12 fuel estimate assumes a direct trip. Keep a close eye on your navigation when moving between State Route 54 and Center Avenue, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can make missing a turn easy. If you are traveling during peak hours, factor in extra time for potential congestion on the local segments. Staying alert on those tighter curves will ensure a smoother arrival in Allentown.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.9 miles from Elysburg, PA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 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 16 miles or 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.9 miles or 48m 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 20m

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 Elysburg, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Elysburg, PA

This is one driving day of about 73.7 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Elysburg, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on William Penn Highway for about 21.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.9 mi from Elysburg, PA · 48m into the drive

city in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pottsville, PA

37 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

Tremont, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Philadelphia, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.9 miles from Elysburg, 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

$12.22 one way

$24.44 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.38 $26.76
premium $4.93 $14.29 $28.59
diesel $5.61 $16.27 $32.54

Estimated Tolls: $0.07

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

$12

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.1 0 $7.74 $3.54
Efficient EV 18.4 0 $6.45 $2.95
EV Truck/SUV 29.5 0 $10.32 $4.72

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Elysburg, PA

Night in Elysburg on Wednesday

Local time

11:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 3 mph 46% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 12:36AM EDT until April 14 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Allentown, PA

Night in Allentown on Wednesday

Local time

11:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 0 to 5 mph 36% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 12:36AM EDT until April 14 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

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

1 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 36m 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 Elysburg, PA to Allentown, PA covers 73.7 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Penn Highway, State Route 54, Center Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.9 miles from Elysburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.22 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 73.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 31.6 miles (PA 183 / Pottsville Street): Navigation decision point; at 45.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46 miles (I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Elysburg, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport and Cetronia.

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