Origin
Saint Lawrence, PA
Morning in Saint Lawrence on Saturday
Local time
6:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Lawrence, PA to Allentown, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
38.2 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Lawrence, PA
Jo Kassis
Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Lawrence, PA to Allentown, PA covers 38.2 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 222, Allentown Pike, Trexlertown Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 38.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 38.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 222 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 422 BUS / Perkiomen Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 422 BUS / Perkiomen Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (US 222 BUS / North 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles (US 222 / Allentown Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 422 BUS / Perkiomen Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 422 BUS / Perkiomen Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Turn right onto US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
12 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 222 / Allentown Pike
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Allentown Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 222 / Allentown Pike
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Allentown Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| Trexlertown Bypass | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| North 5th Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| Kutztown Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Hamilton Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 8.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Lawrence, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on Oley Turnpike Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Oley Turnpike Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 422 BUS
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Perkiomen Avenue
3
Continue on US 422 Business
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Howard Boulevard
4
Continue on US 422 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mineral Spring Road
5
Turn slight right onto US 422 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Perkiomen Avenue
6
Continue on US 422 Business Alternate
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Penn Street
7
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
9
Merge onto US 222
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kutztown Road
10
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto US 222
160 ft
·
6 sec
·
Allentown Pike
12
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
13
Enter roundabout onto US 222
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
14
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
15
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
16
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Allentown Pike
17
Enter roundabout onto US 222
138 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kutztown Road
18
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 222
20
Enter roundabout onto US 222
159 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
21
Continue on US 222
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
22
Turn straight onto US 222
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
Toward US 222 North, PA 100 North: Fogelsville, Allentown
23
Continue on PA 222
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
24
Continue on PA 222
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Street
25
Turn left onto North 15th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 15th Street
26
Turn right onto Tilghman Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Tilghman Street
27
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.1 mi from Saint Lawrence, PA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Saint Lawrence, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Allentown, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Allentown, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.33 one way
$12.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.94 | $13.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Saturday
Local time
6:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 5 to 10 mph
22% chance
Live forecast
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
32 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
58m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Saint Lawrence, PA to Allentown, PA covers 38.2 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, Allentown Pike, Trexlertown Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.1 miles from Saint Lawrence, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.33 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 422 BUS / Perkiomen Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (US 222 BUS / North 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles (US 222 / Allentown Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Saint Lawrence, PA to Allentown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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