Origin
Limerick, PA
Afternoon in Limerick on Sunday
Local time
4:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Limerick, PA to Allentown, PA
Drive Time
57m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
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6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Limerick, PA
Haneul Trac
Allentown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Limerick, PA to Allentown, PA covers 32.5 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on PA 100, Swamp Pike, South Cedar Crest Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on PA 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.38 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
16.2 miles from Limerick, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Limerick, PA to Allentown, PA covers 32.5 miles and takes about 57m, 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 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Ridge Pike.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Ridge Pike): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Arcadia Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Swamp Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Ridge Pike
Turn left onto West Ridge Pike
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Arcadia Drive
Turn right onto East Arcadia Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Swamp Pike
Enter roundabout onto Swamp Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9 mi into trip
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~17m in
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PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Merge onto PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
25.2 mi into trip
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~44m in
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PA 29 / South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Turn left onto PA 29 / South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 100 | 14.8 mi | 25m |
| Swamp Pike | 7.3 mi | 14m |
| South Cedar Crest Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Tilghman Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Pottstown Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Philadelphia Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Arcadia Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Ridge Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 100
— 14.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Limerick, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on South Limerick Road
34 ft
·
8 sec
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South Limerick Road
2
Turn left onto West Ridge Pike
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Ridge Pike
3
Turn right onto East Arcadia Drive
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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East Arcadia Drive
4
Enter roundabout onto Swamp Pike
43 ft
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0 sec
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Swamp Pike
5
Continue on Swamp Pike
7.3 mi
·
14 min
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Swamp Pike
6
Turn straight onto PA 73
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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East Philadelphia Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
8
Merge onto PA 100
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottstown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on PA 100
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
PA 100
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on PA 100
15 mi
·
24 min
·
PA 100
Use the none lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 29
5.2 mi
·
9 min
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South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Tilghman Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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Tilghman Street
13
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 16.2 miles from Limerick, PA, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.8 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 32.5 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.2 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
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 Limerick, 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 Limerick, PA
This is one driving day of about 32.5 miles and 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Limerick, 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 PA 100 for about 14.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.2 mi from Limerick, PA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Limerick, 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
$5.38 one way
$10.76 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
4:43 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
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
57m 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 Limerick, PA to Allentown, PA covers 32.5 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 100, Swamp Pike, South Cedar Crest Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.2 miles from Limerick, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.38 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 straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Ridge Pike): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Arcadia Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Swamp Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Limerick, PA to Allentown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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