Origin
Forest Lake, PA
Afternoon in Forest Lake on Thursday
Local time
1:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest Lake, PA to Allentown, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
120.5 mi
194 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest Lake, PA
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Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Forest Lake, PA to Allentown, PA covers 120.5 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lake Hill Road, North Road, State Route 167 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.98 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
60.3 miles from Forest Lake, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 120.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 120.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Hill Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Forest Lake, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Forest Lake, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Hill Road | — | — |
| North Road | — | — |
| State Route 167 | — | — |
| Owego Street | — | — |
| Wyalusing Street | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
| Grow Avenue | — | — |
| Jackson Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lake Hill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Lake, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on Road 6
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Road 6
2
Turn sharp left onto Lake Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Hill Road
3
Turn right onto North Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
North Road
4
Turn straight onto State Route 167
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 167
5
Continue on Owego Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Owego Street
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyalusing Street
223 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyalusing Street
7
Continue on Church Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Church Street
8
Continue on Grow Avenue
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Grow Avenue
9
Turn left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
10
Turn right onto Jackson Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Jackson Street
11
Continue on State Route 492
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Route 492
12
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
13
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
34 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit
15
Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 476: Allentown
515 ft
·
13 sec
·
PATP, I 476: Allentown
16
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
73 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
18
Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 22 East: Allentown
19
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
20
Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
PA 309 South: Quakertown
21
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
22
Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tilghman Street East
23
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tilghman Street
24
Arrive at your destination
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 60.3 miles from Forest Lake, PA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
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 27 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.3 miles or 1h 8m 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 51m
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 Forest Lake, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Forest Lake, PA
This is one driving day of about 120.5 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Forest Lake, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.3 mi from Forest Lake, PA · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.3 miles from Forest Lake, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.98 one way
$39.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $21.88 | $43.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $23.37 | $46.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.60 | $53.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.65 | $5.78 |
| Efficient EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.54 | $4.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.87 | $7.71 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Allentown, PA
Afternoon in Allentown on Thursday
Local time
1:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
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
5 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
2h 16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Forest Lake, PA to Allentown, PA covers 120.5 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Hill Road, North Road, State Route 167. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.3 miles from Forest Lake, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.98 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.
The drive from Forest Lake, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Forest Lake, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Forest Lake, PA to Allentown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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