Origin
Lampeter, PA
Afternoon in Lampeter on Wednesday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lampeter, PA to Allentown, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
70.7 mi
114 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
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6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lampeter, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lampeter, PA to Allentown, PA covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 222, Allentown Pike, Trexlertown Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.4 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.72 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
35.3 miles from Lampeter, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Lampeter, PA to Allentown, PA covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 40m, 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 34 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 38.4 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 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near Hempstead Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.7 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 5.1 miles (Hempstead Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 37.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.1 mi into trip
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~9m in
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Hempstead Road
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 222 North: Reading
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 222 North: Reading
6
37.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
4
44.4 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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US 222 / Allentown Pike
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Allentown Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
58.3 mi into trip
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~1h 21m 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 | 38.4 mi | 48m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| Trexlertown Bypass | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Lampeter Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Kutztown Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| US 30 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 38.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lampeter, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on PA 741
60 ft
·
3 sec
·
Village Road
2
Turn right onto Lampeter Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Lampeter Road
3
Continue on Pitney Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pitney Road
4
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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Hempstead Road
5
Turn right onto Greenfield Road
396 ft
·
7 sec
·
Greenfield Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 30 West
7
Merge onto US 30
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 30
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 222 North: Reading
9
Continue on US 222
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US 222
10
Continue on US 222
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
Toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto PA 61
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue
14
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
15
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
16
Merge onto US 222
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kutztown Road
17
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto US 222
160 ft
·
6 sec
·
Allentown Pike
19
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
20
Enter roundabout onto US 222
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
21
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
22
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
23
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Allentown Pike
24
Enter roundabout onto US 222
138 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kutztown Road
25
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
26
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 222
27
Enter roundabout onto US 222
159 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
28
Continue on US 222
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
29
Turn straight onto US 222
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
Toward US 222 North, PA 100 North: Fogelsville, Allentown
30
Continue on PA 222
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
31
Continue on PA 222
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Street
32
Turn left onto North 15th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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North 15th Street
33
Turn right onto Tilghman Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Tilghman Street
34
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 35.3 miles from Lampeter, PA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.4 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 70.7 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.3 miles or 47m 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 24m
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 Lampeter, 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 Lampeter, PA
This is one driving day of about 70.7 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lampeter, 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 US 222 for about 38.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.3 mi from Lampeter, PA · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 70.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Lampeter, 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
$11.72 one way
$23.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.90 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in Allentown on Wednesday
Local time
12:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
37 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 40m 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 Lampeter, PA to Allentown, PA covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, Allentown Pike, Trexlertown Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from Lampeter, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.72 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 70.7 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 5.1 miles (Hempstead Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 37.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lampeter, PA to Allentown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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