Origin
Jacksonwald, PA
Morning in Jacksonwald on Friday
Local time
10:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonwald, PA to Allentown, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
38.6 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksonwald, PA to Allentown, PA covers 38.6 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 222, Memorial Highway, Trexlertown Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Jacksonwald, PA to Allentown, PA covers 38.6 miles and takes about 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 222 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Oley Turnpike Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oley Turnpike Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5 miles (PA 662 / Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (Oley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Oley Turnpike Road
Turn sharp right onto Oley Turnpike Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
PA 662 / Memorial Highway
Turn left onto PA 662 / Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Oley Road
Enter roundabout onto Oley Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
PA 662 / Memorial Highway
At end of road, turn left onto PA 662 / Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
5
26.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Memorial Highway | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Trexlertown Bypass | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Oley Turnpike Road | 5 mi | 9m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Moselem Spring Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Kutztown Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 8.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonwald, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on PA 562
43 ft
·
8 sec
·
Boyertown Pike
2
Turn sharp right onto Oley Turnpike Road
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Oley Turnpike Road
3
Turn left onto PA 662
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Memorial Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto PA 73; PA 662
206 ft
·
3 sec
·
Memorial Highway
5
Continue on PA 73; PA 662
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Highway
6
Continue on PA 73
346 ft
·
6 sec
·
Blandon Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Oley Road
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Oley Road
8
Continue on Oley Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oley Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto PA 662
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Memorial Highway
10
Continue on PA 662
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Richmond Street
11
Turn right onto PA 662
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Turn left onto PA 662
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Franklin Street
13
Continue on PA 662
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Moselem Spring Road
14
Enter roundabout onto US 222
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Kutztown Road
15
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 222
17
Enter roundabout onto US 222
159 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
18
Continue on US 222
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
19
Turn straight onto US 222
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
Toward US 222 North, PA 100 North: Fogelsville, Allentown
20
Continue on PA 222
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
21
Continue on PA 222
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Street
22
Turn left onto North 15th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 15th Street
23
Turn right onto Tilghman Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Tilghman Street
24
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.3 mi from Jacksonwald, PA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Jacksonwald, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Allentown, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Allentown, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.40 one way
$12.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.01 | $14.02 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.35
Oley Turnpike Road
(5 mi)
$0.35
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Allentown on Friday
Local time
10:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
59m 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 Jacksonwald, PA to Allentown, PA covers 38.6 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, Memorial Highway, Trexlertown Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Jacksonwald, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.40 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oley Turnpike Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5 miles (PA 662 / Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (Oley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Jacksonwald, PA to Allentown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park.
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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