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Trip from Enola, PA to Allentown, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

82.9 mi

133 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 39m

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

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Downtown Enola, PA, PA

Enola, PA

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county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allentown, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Enola, PA to Allentown, PA covers 82.9 miles and takes about 1h 44m 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, American Legion Memorial Highway, 78th Division Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.8 miles on William Penn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.74 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.

Midpoint

41.5 miles from Enola, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 82.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 44m drive with frequent turns across 82.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 42.8 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 0.7 miles in near US 11; US 15 / North Enola Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.9 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 0.7 miles (US 11; US 15 / North Enola Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

7
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 11; US 15 / North Enola Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 11; US 15 / North Enola Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
6
6.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
76.8 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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
77.8 mi into trip | ~1h 35m 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 Enola, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport and Cetronia.

Lvi Airport

76.8 mi in | ~1h 34m | via US 22

Cetronia

77.8 mi in | ~1h 35m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
William Penn Highway 42.8 mi 50m
American Legion Memorial Highway 22.5 mi 27m
78th Division Highway 7.6 mi 8m
Tilghman Street 4.9 mi 8m
North Enola Road 1.1 mi 2m
Lehigh Valley Thruway 1 mi 1m
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge 0.7 mi 1m
North Enola Drive 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: William Penn Highway — 42.8 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Enola Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Enola Drive
2

Turn right onto East Columbia Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · East Columbia Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto US 11; US 15

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Enola Road
Use the straight lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 81 North: Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 81

0.7 mi · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 81

3.4 mi · 4 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

19 mi · 22 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 45 sec
Exit 89 Toward I 78 East: Allentown
9

Continue on I 78

7.6 mi · 8 min · 78th Division Highway
10

Continue on I 78; US 22

43 mi · 50 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

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.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward Cetronia Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street
Use the straight lane.
14

Arrive at destination

Tilghman Street

Trip Plan

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 41.5 miles from Enola, PA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.8 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 18 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.5 miles or 52m 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 26m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Enola, PA

This is one driving day of about 82.9 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Enola, 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 42.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.5 mi from Enola, PA · 52m into the drive

Downtown North Heidelberg, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Heidelberg, PA

41 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

Hershey, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Heidelberg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Enola, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 31.5
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.74 one way

$27.49 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $15.05 $30.11
premium $4.93 $16.08 $32.15
diesel $5.61 $18.30 $36.61

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

$14

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.9 0 $8.70 $3.98
Efficient EV 20.7 0 $7.25 $3.32
EV Truck/SUV 33.2 0 $11.61 $5.31

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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

Enola, PA

Afternoon in Enola on Thursday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Allentown, PA

Afternoon in Allentown on Thursday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 0 to 10 mph 36% chance Live forecast

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

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 44m 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 Enola, PA to Allentown, PA covers 82.9 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Penn Highway, American Legion Memorial Highway, 78th Division Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.5 miles from Enola, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.74 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 82.9 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 0.7 miles (US 11; US 15 / North Enola Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Enola, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport and Cetronia.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument.

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