Origin
McSherrystown, PA
Morning in McSherrystown on Monday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McSherrystown, PA to Allentown, PA
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
121.8 mi
196 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
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6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McSherrystown, PA
Jack Pace
Allentown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from McSherrystown, PA to Allentown, PA covers 121.8 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Elm Avenue, High Street, West Eisenhower Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.15 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
60.9 miles from McSherrystown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 121.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Elm Avenue 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 McSherrystown, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 2h 14m 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 McSherrystown, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Elm Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Eisenhower Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carlisle Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carlisle Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 581 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 83 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Elm Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McSherrystown, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on Main Street
95 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on West Elm Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Elm Avenue
3
Turn left onto High Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
4
Turn right onto West Eisenhower Drive
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Eisenhower Drive
5
Turn left onto Carlisle Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Carlisle Street
6
Continue on Carlisle Pike
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Carlisle Pike
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carlisle Pike
184 ft
·
4 sec
·
Carlisle Pike
8
Exit the roundabout onto Carlisle Pike
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Carlisle Pike
9
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
10
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
18 min
11
Continue straight
5.1 mi
·
7 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
13
Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
14
Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
15
Merge slight left
4.6 mi
·
6 min
16
Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
18
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
18 mi
·
21 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 78 East: Allentown
20
Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
21
Continue on William Penn Highway
43 mi
·
50 min
·
William Penn Highway
22
Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
23
Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cetronia
24
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Tilghman Street
25
Arrive at your destination
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 60.9 miles from McSherrystown, PA, or about 1h 7m 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.9 miles or 1h 7m 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 50m
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 McSherrystown, 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 McSherrystown, PA
This is one driving day of about 121.8 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from McSherrystown, 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 60.9 mi from McSherrystown, PA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 60.9 miles from McSherrystown, 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
$20.15 one way
$40.31 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.05 | $44.11 |
| premium | $4.92 | $23.60 | $47.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.06 | $54.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.79 | $5.85 |
| Efficient EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.66 | $4.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.05 | $7.80 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Morning in Allentown on Monday
Local time
10:16 AM
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
20 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
2h 14m 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 McSherrystown, PA to Allentown, PA covers 121.8 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Elm Avenue, High Street, West Eisenhower Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.9 miles from McSherrystown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.15 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 McSherrystown, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 2h 14m 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 McSherrystown, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McSherrystown, PA to Allentown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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