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Trip from Levittown, PA to Allentown, PA

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

70.9 mi

114 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census-designated place in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Levittown, PA

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Downtown Allentown, PA, PA

Allentown, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Levittown, PA to Allentown, PA covers 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 26m 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, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Tilghman Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.73 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

35.5 miles from Levittown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 70.9 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.7 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 18 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 36.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 70.9 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 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 95: Philadelphia, New York

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 95: Philadelphia, New York
8
4 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
9
5.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike toward I 276 Toll West, PATP West: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 40 Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP West: Harrisburg
7
27.8 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
8
65 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 56 Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...

Towns Along This Route

Between Levittown, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg, Patp West: Harrisburg and Tilghman Street East.

Harrisburg

4 mi in | ~7m

Patp West: Harrisburg

5.6 mi in | ~10m | via I 276; PATP

Tilghman Street East

67.1 mi in | ~1h 20m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 36.7 mi 39m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 23.4 mi 26m
Tilghman Street 3.6 mi 5m
Bristol Pike 2.2 mi 3m
Levittown Parkway 1.2 mi 2m
PA 309 0.5 mi <1m
Lehigh Valley Thruway 0.3 mi <1m
Mill Creek Parkway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 36.7 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Levittown, PA and Allentown, PA.

1

Start on Mill Creek Parkway

96 ft · 7 sec · Mill Creek Parkway
2

Turn right onto Levittown Parkway

1.2 mi · 2 min · Levittown Parkway
3

Turn right onto US 13

2.2 mi · 3 min · Bristol Pike
Use the right lane.
4

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95: Philadelphia, New York Use the right lane.
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 95

1.2 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 276; PATP

22 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Exit 40 Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP West: Harrisburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 476 North: Allentown
10

Merge onto I 476; PATP

37 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 2 min
Exit 56 Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Allentown
13

Merge onto US 22

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto PA 309

0.5 mi · 43 sec · PA 309
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward Tilghman Street East Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

3.6 mi · 5 min · Tilghman Street
18

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 35.5 miles from Levittown, PA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.7 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 70.9 miles or 1h 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.5 miles or 44m 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 11m

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 Levittown, 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 Levittown, PA

This is one driving day of about 70.9 miles and 1h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Levittown, 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 36.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.5 mi from Levittown, PA · 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.5 miles from Levittown, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 29.3
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour $1 near mile 24.5
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 24.5
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

25 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 29.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.73 one way

$23.46 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $12.84 $25.67
premium $4.92 $13.74 $27.48
diesel $5.64 $15.75 $31.50

Estimated Tolls: $7.81

Pennsylvania Turnpike (60.1 mi) $7.81

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

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Bensalem, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Burlington, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Bristol, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Middletown Township, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Bensalem, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Washington, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Middletown Township Municipal Center

Langhorne, PA

FLO

4 DCFC

Simon Philadelphia Mills (Philadelphia, PA)

Philadelphia, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Tesla: 6 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 2 FLO: 1 EV Connect: 1 RED_E: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.3 0 $7.44 $3.40
Efficient EV 17.7 0 $6.20 $2.84
EV Truck/SUV 28.4 0 $9.93 $4.54

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Levittown, PA

Afternoon in Levittown on Monday

Local time

3:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Allentown, PA

Afternoon in Allentown on Monday

Local time

3:12 PM

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

3 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 26m 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 Levittown, PA to Allentown, PA covers 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Tilghman Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.5 miles from Levittown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.73 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 14 significant decision points across 70.9 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 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Levittown, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg, Patp West: Harrisburg and Tilghman Street East.

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