Origin
Glen Lyon, PA
Evening in Glen Lyon on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glen Lyon, PA to Allentown, PA
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
73.9 mi
119 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
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6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glen Lyon, PA
Chuck Henjes
Allentown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Glen Lyon, PA to Allentown, PA covers 73.9 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 81, PA 115 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.23 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37 miles from Glen Lyon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 38m highway drive covering 73.9 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 47.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near Middle Road.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 73.9 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 4.9 miles (Middle Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles (Middle Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 68.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.9 mi into trip
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~10m in
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Middle Road
Enter roundabout onto Middle Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
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Middle Road
Enter roundabout onto Middle Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
68.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...
6
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
6
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward Tilghman Street East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Tilghman Street East
Towns Along This Route
Between Glen Lyon, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Harrisburg and Tilghman Street East.
Patp
19.5 mi in
|
~34m
Harrisburg
68.2 mi in
|
~1h 28m
Tilghman Street East
70.1 mi in
|
~1h 32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 47.8 mi | 52m |
| I 81 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| PA 115 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Tilghman Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| West Kirmar Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Cross Valley Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Middle Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 47.8 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Lyon, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on North Market Street
262 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Market Street
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on West Kirmar Avenue
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Kirmar Avenue
4
Continue on West Kirmar Avenue
509 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Kirmar Avenue
5
Turn left onto Robert Street
372 ft
·
9 sec
·
Robert Street
6
Turn right onto East Kirmar Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Kirmar Avenue
7
Continue on Middle Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Middle Road
8
Enter roundabout onto Middle Road
130 ft
·
3 sec
·
Middle Road
9
Continue on Middle Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Middle Road
10
Enter roundabout onto Middle Road
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
Middle Road
11
Continue on Middle Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Middle Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Middle Road
126 ft
·
2 sec
·
Middle Road
13
Continue on Middle Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Middle Road
14
Continue on South Valley Parkway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Valley Parkway
15
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
17
Merge onto PA 29
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cross Valley Expressway
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
19
Merge onto I 81
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 81
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward PA 115 east, PA 309 north: Bear Creek
21
Merge onto PA 115
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
PA 115
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward PATP
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward PATP
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
25
Merge onto I 476; PATP
48 mi
·
52 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
27
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Allentown
28
Merge onto US 22
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
29
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
Use the slight right lane.
30
Merge onto PA 309
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
PA 309
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Tilghman Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tilghman Street
33
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 37 miles from Glen Lyon, PA, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.8 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 73.9 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37 miles or 54m 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 22m
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 Glen Lyon, 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 Glen Lyon, PA
This is one driving day of about 73.9 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Glen Lyon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 47.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37 mi from Glen Lyon, PA · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 73.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37 miles from Glen Lyon, 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
$12.23 one way
$24.46 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $14.32 | $28.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.42 | $32.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.22
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(47.8 mi)
$6.22
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
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
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.
Destination
Allentown, PA
Evening in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
37 mi in
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
18 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 38m 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 Glen Lyon, PA to Allentown, PA covers 73.9 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 81, PA 115. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37 miles from Glen Lyon, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.23 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 is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 73.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (Middle Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles (Middle Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 68.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Glen Lyon, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Harrisburg and Tilghman Street East.
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