Trip from Fairview, PA to Allentown, PA

Drive Time

6h 45m

Distance

352.7 mi

568 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 34m ★

6 AM

6h 45m

8 AM

7h 9m

10 AM

6h 54m

12 PM

6h 51m

3 PM

6h 55m

5 PM

7h 8m

8 PM

6h 38m

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

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Allentown, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Fairview, PA to Allentown, PA covers 352.7 miles and takes about 6h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, I 79, William Penn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 204.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.36 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

176.4 miles from Fairview, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 45m drive with frequent turns across 352.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 204.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 early in the drive near PA 98 / Avonia Road.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 352.7 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: near the start (PA 98 / Avonia Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 267.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 267.6 miles (PA 54 / Continental Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 98 / Avonia Road

Turn left onto PA 98 / Avonia Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

267.4 mi into trip | ~4h 54m in

Take the exit toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

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

Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

267.6 mi into trip | ~4h 55m in | PA 54 / Continental Boulevard

Turn right onto PA 54 / Continental Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

346.6 mi into trip | ~6h 35m 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...

347.6 mi into trip | ~6h 36m 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 Along This Route

On the drive from Fairview, PA to Allentown, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.

Washingtonville

267.4 mi in | ~4h 54m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	204.4 mi	3h 39m
I 79	48.7 mi	52m
William Penn Highway	21.6 mi	26m
State Route 54	11.1 mi	13m
Center Avenue	10.6 mi	12m
Elysburg Road	9.7 mi	11m
Sunbury Road	9.4 mi	11m
PA-98	6.2 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 204.4 mi, about 3h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Ridge Road

26 ft · 4 sec · West Ridge Road

Turn left onto Avonia Road

4.1 mi · 7 min · Avonia Road

Continue on PA-98

0.6 mi · 1 min · PA-98

Continue on Falls Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Falls Road

Keep slight left to continue on PA-98

5.6 mi · 7 min · PA-98

Turn left onto Route 6N

2.5 mi · 3 min · Route 6N

Take the ramp slight right

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Merge slight left

49 mi · 52 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

0.4 mi · 59 sec · I 80 East: Clarion

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

204 mi · 3 hr 39 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

0.2 mi · 27 sec · PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

Turn slight left

79 ft · 3 sec

Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

2.9 mi · 3 min · Continental Boulevard

Continue on Factory Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Factory Street

Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

Turn left onto Elysburg Road

9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

Continue on State Route 54

11 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

Continue on Locust Gap Highway

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

Continue on Fairgrounds Road

2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

Continue on Sunbury Road

9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

Continue on Sunbury Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sunbury Street

Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

4.0 mi · 6 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

Continue on North Sillyman Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

Turn left onto Pottsville Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Street

Turn right onto Route 61 South

492 ft · 6 sec · Route 61 South

Continue on Center Avenue

11 mi · 12 min · Center Avenue

Continue on Centre Street

2.7 mi · 3 min · Centre Street

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

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

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

22 mi · 26 min · William Penn Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Cetronia

Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 176.4 miles from Fairview, PA, or about 3h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204.4 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 176.4 miles or 3h 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 5h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allentown, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fairview, 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 Fairview, PA

This is one driving day of about 352.7 miles and 6h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairview, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 204.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 176.4 mi from Fairview, PA · 3h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

176 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

Lakewood, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Jamestown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 176.4 miles from Fairview, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 204.4 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free near mile 304.1

Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene

Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.36 one way

$116.72 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$63.86	$127.72
premium	$4.92	$68.35	$136.69
diesel	$5.64	$78.36	$156.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$58

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	105.8	1	$37.03	$16.93
Efficient EV	88.2	1	$30.86	$14.11
EV Truck/SUV	141.1	1	$49.38	$22.57

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Fairview, PA

Late night in Fairview on Monday

Local time

5:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Allentown, PA

Late night in Allentown on Monday

Local time

5:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 5% 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

17 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

6h 45m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fairview, PA to Allentown, PA covers 352.7 miles and takes about 6h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 79, William Penn Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 176.4 miles from Fairview, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

On the drive from Fairview, PA to Allentown, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.

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