Origin
Newtown, PA
Afternoon in Newtown on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newtown, PA to Allentown, PA
Drive Time
4h 48m
Distance
298.5 mi
480 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 35m
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6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 58m
12 PM
4h 55m
3 PM
4h 59m
5 PM
5h 14m
8 PM
4h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newtown, PA
Haneul Trac
Allentown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Newtown, PA to Allentown, PA covers 298.5 miles and takes about 4h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Budapest Road, Bobtown Road, Holbert Stretch for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
149.2 miles from Newtown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 48m drive with frequent turns across 298.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Budapest Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newtown, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Budapest Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bobtown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Holbert Stretch | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Eighty Eight Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Power Plant Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morgantown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morgantown Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Budapest Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newtown, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on Budapest Road
66 ft
·
8 sec
·
Budapest Road
2
Continue on Budapest Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Budapest Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobtown Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bobtown Road
4
Turn left onto Holbert Stretch
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Holbert Stretch
5
Continue on South Eighty Eight Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Eighty Eight Road
6
Continue on Power Plant Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Power Plant Road
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue straight
2.5 mi
·
3 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on Morgantown Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Morgantown Road
10
Continue on Morgantown Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgantown Street
11
Continue on Morgantown Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgantown Road
12
Turn right onto Big Six Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Big Six Road
13
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
14
Continue on Mon-Fayette Expressway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mon-Fayette Expressway
15
Continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
16
Continue straight
12 mi
·
14 min
17
Take the exit straight
246 ft
·
7 sec
18
Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Pleasant Valley Road
19
Turn right
6.0 mi
·
9 min
20
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
21
Turn left
30 ft
·
3 sec
22
Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76
492 ft
·
12 sec
·
PATP, I 70, I 76
23
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
24
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
136 mi
·
2 hr 30 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
26
Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 11 North: Harrisburg
27
Continue on Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
28
Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 81 North: Harrisburg
29
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
15 min
30
Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
31
Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
32
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
33
Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
34
Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
35
Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
19 mi
·
22 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
36
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 78 East: Allentown
37
Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
38
Continue on William Penn Highway
43 mi
·
50 min
·
William Penn Highway
39
Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
40
Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cetronia
41
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Tilghman Street
42
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 149.2 miles from Newtown, PA, or about 2h 24m 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.2 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 56m
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 Newtown, 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 Newtown, PA
This is one driving day of about 298.5 miles and 4h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newtown, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 149.2 mi from Newtown, PA · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 149.2 miles from Newtown, 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
$49.39 one way
$98.79 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $54.05 | $108.09 |
| premium | $4.92 | $57.84 | $115.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.32 | $132.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.6 | 1 | $31.34 | $14.33 |
| Efficient EV | 74.6 | 0 | $26.12 | $11.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.4 | 1 | $41.79 | $19.10 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
149 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
21 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
4h 48m 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 Newtown, PA to Allentown, PA covers 298.5 miles and takes about 4h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Budapest Road, Bobtown Road, Holbert Stretch. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 149.2 miles from Newtown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.39 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 straightforward 4h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newtown, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newtown, PA to Allentown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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