Trip from Myerstown, PA to Allentown, PA

Drive Time

2h 22m

Distance

110.6 mi

178 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 13m ★

6 AM

2h 23m

8 AM

2h 42m

10 AM

2h 30m

12 PM

2h 28m

3 PM

2h 31m

5 PM

2h 41m

8 PM

2h 17m

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

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Myerstown, PA

Michael Taccetta

Allentown, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Myerstown to Allentown, expect a journey covering 110.6 miles that typically takes about 2 hours and 22 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Northeastern Pennsylvania locations. Navigating through the region involves a combination of the William Penn Highway, the American Legion Memorial Highway, and I-81. Because this trip is relatively short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, making it an ideal choice for a quick regional commute or a day trip without the need for complex travel logistics.

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

55.3 miles from Myerstown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 16% of the journey spent on highways, the route emphasizes secondary roads over fast-paced travel. Your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving occurs on the William Penn Highway, spanning 42.8 miles of the total distance. You will find that the road’s personality shifts from technical local sections to brief highway segments, requiring you to adjust your pace frequently. The experience behind the wheel is centered on navigating varied road conditions, keeping the drive engaging from start to finish.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

William Penn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 110.6 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 29.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

29.4 mi into trip | ~42m 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

29.8 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

34.3 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

104.5 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | 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...

105.5 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

Take the exit toward Cetronia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Cetronia

Towns Along This Route

Between Myerstown, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Marysville and Lvi Airport.

Marysville

29.3 mi in | ~42m

Lvi Airport

104.5 mi in | ~2h 13m | via US 22

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
William Penn Highway	42.8 mi	50m
American Legion Memorial Highway	22.5 mi	27m
I 81	17.6 mi	21m
78th Division Highway	7.6 mi	8m
Tilghman Street	4.9 mi	8m
Holly Pike	4 mi	7m
Carlisle Road	4 mi	5m
South Baltimore Avenue	1.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: William Penn Highway — 42.8 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Goodyear Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Goodyear Road

At end of road, turn right onto PA 34

4.0 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Road

Continue on PA 34

0.5 mi · 1 min · Yates Street

Turn slight left onto PA 34

1.7 mi · 4 min · South Baltimore Avenue

Continue on PA 34

4.0 mi · 7 min · Holly Pike

Continue on PA 34

0.3 mi · 39 sec · South Hanover Street

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Merge onto I 81

18 mi · 21 min · I 81

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 32 sec

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 81

0.7 mi · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 81

3.4 mi · 4 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

19 mi · 22 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 45 sec

Exit 89 Toward I 78 East: Allentown

Continue on I 78

7.6 mi · 8 min · 78th Division Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 78; US 22

43 mi · 50 min · William Penn Highway

Use the none lane.

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.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward Cetronia Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

Use the straight lane.

Arrive at destination

Tilghman Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a straightforward 2-hour and 22-minute trip, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that best fits your personal rhythm without worrying about mid-trip lodging. While there are no dedicated stops scheduled into this route, feel free to pull over whenever you need a breather to maintain your focus on the tighter, turn-heavy sections. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before heading out, as the $18 cost is a helpful baseline for your travel budget. A smart tip for this specific drive is to prioritize your time on the William Penn Highway, as that 42.8-mile segment will be your most consistent stretch of road before the route transitions into more local terrain.

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 55.3 miles from Myerstown, PA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.8 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.3 miles or 1h 14m 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 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allentown, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Myerstown, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Myerstown, PA

This is one driving day of about 110.6 miles and 2h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Myerstown, 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 William Penn Highway for about 42.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.3 mi from Myerstown, PA · 1h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ithaca, NY

55 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.3 miles from Myerstown, 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

$18.30 one way

$36.60 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$20.03	$40.05
premium	$4.92	$21.43	$42.86
diesel	$5.64	$24.57	$49.14

Estimated Tolls: $0.07

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

$18

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.2	$11.61	$5.31
Efficient EV	27.7	$9.68	$4.42
EV Truck/SUV	44.2	$15.48	$7.08

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Myerstown, PA

Evening in Myerstown on Sunday

Local time

8:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Allentown, PA

Evening in Allentown on Sunday

Local time

8:35 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

2h 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 Myerstown, PA to Allentown, PA covers 110.6 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are William Penn Highway, American Legion Memorial Highway, I 81. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 55.3 miles from Myerstown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.30 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.

Between Myerstown, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Marysville and Lvi Airport.

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Trip from Myerstown, PA to Allentown, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Allentown, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Myerstown, PA

Allentown, PA

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 22m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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