Origin
Lititz, PA
Evening in Lititz on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lititz, PA to Allentown, PA
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
64.3 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lititz, PA
Michael Taccetta
Allentown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Traveling from Lititz to Allentown covers 64.3 miles of Pennsylvania countryside, making for a straightforward 1-hour and 22-minute journey. Since this trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the trip. You will stay entirely within the Northeast region, transitioning between two neighboring PA cities. This route serves as a practical, direct link if you are looking to avoid major interstate congestion and prefer a more localized driving experience.
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
32.2 miles from Lititz, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate primarily via North Broad Street and Furnace Hills Pike, which dictate the pace of your journey. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—with the longest segment on North Broad Street measuring 0 miles—you should anticipate frequent changes in speed and direction. The road’s personality is defined by its winding, local nature, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. It is a functional drive that trades the monotony of a highway for a more technical, hands-on experience through the Pennsylvania landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Broad 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 Lititz, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Lititz, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Furnace Hills Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Furnace Hill Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stiegel Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South College Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lancaster Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 78 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William Penn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Broad Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lititz, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on East Main Street
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broad Street
3
Continue on Furnace Hills Pike
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Furnace Hills Pike
4
Continue on Furnace Hill Pike
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Furnace Hill Pike
5
Continue on Stiegel Pike
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Stiegel Pike
6
Continue on South College Street
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South College Street
7
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
8
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
9
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lancaster Avenue
10
Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
11
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
38 mi
·
45 min
·
William Penn Highway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cetronia
14
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Tilghman Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Flexibility is your greatest advantage on this short drive, as you can easily depart whenever it suits your schedule without needing to plan extensive rest stops. Since you won't be relying on major highways, keep an eye on your turn-by-turn navigation to ensure you stay on Furnace Hills Pike. You don't need to worry about complex fueling logistics given the $10 estimated cost, but filling up before you leave Lititz is a simple way to streamline your departure. Because this is a turn-heavy route, try to avoid traveling during peak local traffic hours to keep your drive time closer to the 1-hour and 22-minute estimate. Prioritizing a steady pace will make the winding sections much more manageable.
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 32.2 miles from Lititz, PA, or about 41m 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 64.3 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.2 miles or 41m 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 9m
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 Lititz, 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 Lititz, PA
This is one driving day of about 64.3 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lititz, 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 32.2 mi from Lititz, PA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 64.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Lititz, 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
$10.64 one way
$21.28 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.29 | $28.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Evening in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
7:22 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 22m 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 Lititz, PA to Allentown, PA covers 64.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Broad Street, Furnace Hills Pike, Furnace Hill Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.2 miles from Lititz, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.64 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 Lititz, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Lititz, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lititz, PA to Allentown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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