Origin
Lower Burrell, PA
Late night in Lower Burrell on Wednesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lower Burrell, PA to Allentown, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 30m
Distance
277.7 mi
447 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 17m
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6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 57m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 37m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lower Burrell, PA
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Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
This 277.7-mile drive from Lower Burrell, PA to Allentown, PA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in about 5 hours and 30 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, especially with a projected fuel cost of around $46. The route primarily utilizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike, complemented by segments of William Penn Highway and American Legion Memorial Highway. Given its efficiency and manageable duration, this trip is ideal for those looking to cover ground within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania without needing an overnight stop. It offers a practical way to travel between these two points in the Keystone State.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
138.9 miles from Lower Burrell, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-intensive experience, with 66% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 170.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which means long, consistent mileage. While the profile is predominantly highway-focused, the inclusion of other roads like William Penn Highway and American Legion Memorial Highway may offer slight variations in pace and environment as you progress. This route prioritizes forward momentum over winding scenic byways, making it an efficient transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 170.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and William Penn Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 277.7 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 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
10.5 mi into trip
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~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
7
181.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, 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.
Toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
7
182.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
6
196.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
9
271.6 mi into trip
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~5h 20m in
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US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lower Burrell, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and Marysville.
Harrisburg
181.2 mi in
|
~3h 29m
Marysville
196.4 mi in
|
~3h 50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 170.5 mi | 3h 7m |
| William Penn Highway | 42.8 mi | 50m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 22.5 mi | 27m |
| I 81 | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| 78th Division Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Tilghman Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Logans Ferry Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Center Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 170.5 mi, about 3h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lower Burrell, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on PA 366; PA 56 Truck
347 ft
·
35 sec
·
Freeport Street
2
Continue on PA 366; PA 56 Truck
484 ft
·
12 sec
·
Freeport Street
3
Continue on Orange Belt
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Logans Ferry Road
4
Continue on Orange Belt
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Logans Ferry Road
5
Turn right onto Orange Belt
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Saltsburg-Leechburg Road
6
Continue on Orange Belt
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Leechburg Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Texas Road
8
Continue on Orange Belt
381 ft
·
6 sec
·
Old Leechburg Road
9
Turn slight right onto Orange Belt
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
New Texas Road
10
Turn right onto Center New Texas Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Center New Texas Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto PA 380; Orange Belt
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Saltsburg Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Center Road
13
Turn slight left onto Orange Belt
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Belt
14
Continue on PA 48; Orange Belt
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Mosside Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn sharp left onto Daugherty Drive
183 ft
·
12 sec
·
Daugherty Drive
16
Turn right
421 ft
·
36 sec
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 76; PATP
170 mi
·
3 hr 7 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
20
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 11
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
24
Merge onto I 81
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
28
Merge onto I 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on I 81
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
19 mi
·
22 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 89
Toward I 78 East: Allentown
32
Continue on I 78
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
33
Continue on I 78; US 22
43 mi
·
50 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
34
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Use the slight right lane.
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Cetronia
Use the slight right lane.
36
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Tilghman Street
Use the straight lane.
37
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour, 30-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to bypass potential traffic, especially if your trip falls on a weekday. With only one stop suggested, plan for a mid-drive break around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike means you'll have ample time to settle in, but be mindful of toll sections. Given the relatively short duration, flexibility is key; you can easily adjust your departure time. Keep an eye out for the transitions between the major turnpike sections and the other named highways for any subtle changes in driving conditions.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 138.9 miles from Lower Burrell, PA, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 170.5 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.9 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 28m
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 Lower Burrell, 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 Lower Burrell, PA
This is one driving day of about 277.7 miles and 5h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lower Burrell, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 170.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.9 mi from Lower Burrell, PA · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.9 miles from Lower Burrell, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 170.5 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.04 one way
$92.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $50.42 | $100.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $53.86 | $107.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.31 | $122.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.23
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(170.5 mi)
$22.16
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(1 mi)
$0.07
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
$46
Tolls
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.3 | 1 | $29.16 | $13.33 |
| Efficient EV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.30 | $11.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.1 | 1 | $38.88 | $17.77 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Allentown on Wednesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Cuba, NY
139 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lower Burrell, PA to Allentown, PA covers 277.7 miles and takes about 5h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, William Penn Highway, American Legion Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.9 miles from Lower Burrell, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 277.7 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 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lower Burrell, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and Marysville.
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