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Trip from Glade, PA to Allentown, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 13m

Distance

202.2 mi

325 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 0m ★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m

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

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Downtown Glade, PA, PA

Glade, PA

Zsolt Bodnár

county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allentown, PA

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Trip Overview

Embarking from Glade, Pennsylvania, to Allentown, Pennsylvania, covers 202.2 miles and is estimated to take 4 hours and 13 minutes of driving time. This journey is comfortably manageable as a single-day trip, with a projected fuel cost of around $34. You'll navigate a mix of main roads including the Pennsylvania Turnpike, William Penn Highway, and American Legion Memorial Highway, offering a varied driving experience. Given its Northeast Pennsylvania to Northeast Pennsylvania location, you'll remain within a familiar regional landscape. This route is well-suited for a direct drive, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

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

101.1 miles from Glade, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 81 mi 1h 29m
William Penn Highway 42.8 mi 50m
American Legion Memorial Highway 22.5 mi 27m
Lincoln Highway 16.9 mi 26m
I 81 12.7 mi 15m
78th Division Highway 7.6 mi 8m
Tilghman Street 4.9 mi 8m
Huckleberry Highway 4.8 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 81 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Sulfer Run Road

74 ft · 5 sec · Sulfer Run Road
2

Turn right onto PA 160

4.8 mi · 8 min · Huckleberry Highway
3

Turn right onto US 30

11 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Highway
4

Continue on US 30

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pitt Street
5

Continue on US 30

6.0 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway
6

Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Country Ridge Road
7

Turn right onto Weber Lane

1.0 mi · 3 min · Weber Lane
8

Turn left onto US 220 BUS

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Business 220
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
11

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

81 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
12

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min
Toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 54 sec
Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on US 11

1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
16

Merge onto I 81

13 mi · 15 min · I 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 32 sec
20

Merge onto I 81

0.7 mi · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on I 81

3.4 mi · 4 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

19 mi · 22 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 45 sec
Exit 89 Toward I 78 East: Allentown
24

Continue on I 78

7.6 mi · 8 min · 78th Division Highway
25

Continue on I 78; US 22

43 mi · 50 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
26

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.
27

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward Cetronia Use the slight right lane.
28

Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street
Use the straight lane.
29

Arrive at destination

Tilghman Street

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour, 13-minute drive, starting early in the morning is advisable to avoid heavier traffic, especially on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey; consider breaking it up around the halfway point if needed. The fuel cost is estimated at $34, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Glade. A specific tip for this route: be mindful of potential tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as these can add to your overall travel expenses beyond the estimated fuel cost.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.1 miles from Glade, PA, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81 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 44 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101.1 miles or 2h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 27m

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 Glade, 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 Glade, PA

This is one driving day of about 202.2 miles and 4h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Glade, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 81 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chambersburg, PA

101 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.

Popular next leg

Chambersburg, PA to Allentown, PA

131.7 mi · 2h 42m

Pacing Suggestions

Hancock, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middlesex, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.1 miles from Glade, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately mile 115.5

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 24.1 and 196.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
24.1 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the ramp toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
6
24.2 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
7
105.6 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

Take the exit toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
7
106.5 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 North: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
9
196.1 mi into trip | ~4h 3m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.52 one way

$67.04 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $36.71 $73.43
premium $4.93 $39.21 $78.43
diesel $5.61 $44.64 $89.29

Estimated Tolls: $10.60

Pennsylvania Turnpike (81 mi) $10.53
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

$34

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.7 0 $21.23 $9.71
Efficient EV 50.6 0 $17.69 $8.09
EV Truck/SUV 80.9 1 $28.31 $12.94

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 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 17, 2026

Origin

Glade, PA

Afternoon in Glade on Saturday

Local time

3:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Allentown, PA

Afternoon in Allentown on Saturday

Local time

3:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 5 to 10 mph 22% 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

31 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

4h 13m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 104.6
View on nps.gov
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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 146.4
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 7
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This drive presents a mixed profile, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll experience an 81-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a period of consistent, higher-speed travel. Following that, the route transitions to roads like the William Penn Highway and American Legion Memorial Highway, which likely provide a different pace and character. Expect the driving feel to evolve, moving from open highway cruising to potentially more varied road conditions as you progress toward Allentown.

46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 202.2 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 24.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Glade, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Marysville.

Patp: Pittsburgh

24.1 mi in | ~42m

Harrisburg

24.1 mi in | ~42m

Marysville

120.8 mi in | ~2h 33m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 202.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 81 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $10.60 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Allentown, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 24.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Flight 93 National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Allentown, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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