Origin
Hazleton, PA
Night in Hazleton on Sunday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hazleton, PA to Allentown, PA
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
46.9 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
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6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazleton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Allentown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Hazleton to Allentown, expect a straightforward journey covering 46.9 miles. This trip typically takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via local thoroughfares like West Magnolia Street, North Church Street, and West Broad Street. Budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast Pennsylvania hubs. Since the entire route is within the same region, you won't need to worry about major geographic shifts or overnight stops. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that allows for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
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
23.4 miles from Hazleton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route relies entirely on local roads, meaning you will have zero highway miles to rely on for cruising. Because the infrastructure consists of local streets, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches; in fact, the longest segment on West Magnolia Street is negligible. You will find yourself navigating through local traffic patterns rather than maintaining high speeds on a freeway. Expect the road personality to remain consistent as you transition between the two cities, requiring your full attention on local navigation rather than highway merging.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Magnolia Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hazleton, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Hazleton, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Magnolia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Berwick Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hudson Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hunter Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Catawissa Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Magnolia Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazleton, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on North Lee Court
79 ft
·
11 sec
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North Lee Court
2
Turn left onto West Magnolia Street
217 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Magnolia Street
3
Turn left onto North Church Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Church Street
4
Turn left onto West Broad Street
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broad Street
5
Continue on Berwick Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Berwick Street
6
Continue on Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Broad Street
7
Continue on Hudson Drive
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hudson Drive
8
Continue on Hunter Street
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hunter Street
9
Continue on Hudson Drive
525 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hudson Drive
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Catawissa Street
11
Continue on Lehigh Avenue
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lehigh Avenue
12
Continue on Lehigh Street
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lehigh Street
13
Turn left onto Susquehanna Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Susquehanna Street
14
Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mauch Chunk Street
15
Continue on North 1st Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
16
Continue on North First Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North First Street
17
Continue on Bankway Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bankway Street
18
Continue on East Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bridge Street
19
Continue on Interchange Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Interchange Road
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 476, PATP
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 476, PATP
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 476 South: Allentown
22
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
18 mi
·
20 min
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
24
Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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US 22 East: Allentown
25
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
26
Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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PA 309 South: Quakertown
27
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
28
Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Tilghman Street East
29
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tilghman Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of being able to depart whenever works best for your personal schedule. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for changing traffic signals and local road conditions throughout the 1-hour duration. You don't need to worry about planning formal rest stops, as the distance is short enough to drive in one go. Keep your $8 fuel budget in mind, but ensure your tank is ready before you leave to avoid unnecessary stops along these local streets. My best advice is to account for potential congestion on the local roads during peak hours, as the lack of highway miles means you cannot easily bypass town traffic.
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 23.4 miles from Hazleton, PA, or about 31m 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 46.9 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.4 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
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 Hazleton, 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 Hazleton, PA
This is one driving day of about 46.9 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hazleton, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Hazleton, PA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Hazleton, 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
$7.76 one way
$15.52 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Night in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
23 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
15 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 3m 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 Hazleton, PA to Allentown, PA covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Magnolia Street, North Church Street, West Broad Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.4 miles from Hazleton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.76 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 Hazleton, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Hazleton, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hazleton, PA to Allentown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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