Origin
Jenkintown, PA
Morning in Jenkintown on Monday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jenkintown, PA to Allentown, PA
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
55.2 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
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6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allentown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Jenkintown, PA to Allentown, PA covers 55.2 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walnut Street, Jenkintown Road, Limekiln Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.13 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
27.6 miles from Jenkintown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 55.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walnut 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 Jenkintown, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 1h 2m 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 Jenkintown, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jenkintown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Limekiln Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Susquehanna Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Virginia Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 276 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Walnut Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenkintown, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on West Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue
2
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Walnut Street
3
Continue on Jenkintown Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Jenkintown Road
4
Continue on Limekiln Pike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Limekiln Pike
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Susquehanna Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Susquehanna Road
6
Turn left onto Virginia Drive
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Virginia Drive
7
Take the ramp left toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley Forge
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley Forge
8
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 476: Chester, Allentown
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 476 North: Allentown
11
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37 mi
·
39 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
13
Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 22 East: Allentown
14
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
PA 309 South: Quakertown
16
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
17
Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tilghman Street East
18
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tilghman Street
19
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 27.6 miles from Jenkintown, 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 55.2 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.6 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 53m
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 Jenkintown, 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 Jenkintown, PA
This is one driving day of about 55.2 miles and 1h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jenkintown, 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 27.6 mi from Jenkintown, PA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 55.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Jenkintown, 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
$9.13 one way
$18.27 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.70 | $21.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.26 | $24.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Monday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
6 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 2m 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 Jenkintown, PA to Allentown, PA covers 55.2 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walnut Street, Jenkintown Road, Limekiln Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.6 miles from Jenkintown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.13 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 Jenkintown, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 1h 2m 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 Jenkintown, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jenkintown, PA to Allentown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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