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Trip from Spring, PA to Allentown, PA

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Drive Time

6h 30m

Distance

338.4 mi

545 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 18m ★
6 AM
6h 31m
8 AM
6h 55m
10 AM
6h 39m
12 PM
6h 37m
3 PM
6h 41m
5 PM
6h 54m
8 PM
6h 23m

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

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Downtown Spring, PA, PA

Spring, PA

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county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allentown, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Spring, PA to Allentown, PA covers 338.4 miles and takes about 6h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, I 79, William Penn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 204.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.10 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

169.2 miles from Spring, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 6h 30m drive with frequent turns across 338.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 204.4 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 253.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 338.4 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 253.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 253.3 miles (PA 54 / Continental Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 256.7 miles (PA 54 / Elysburg Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

5
253.1 mi into trip | ~4h 39m in

Take the exit toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
5
253.3 mi into trip | ~4h 40m in | PA 54 / Continental Boulevard

Turn right onto PA 54 / Continental Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
256.7 mi into trip | ~4h 45m in | PA 54 / Elysburg Road

Turn left onto PA 54 / Elysburg Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
9
332.3 mi into trip | ~6h 20m 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...
6
333.3 mi into trip | ~6h 22m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Spring, PA to Allentown, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.

Washingtonville

253.1 mi in | ~4h 39m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 204.4 mi 3h 39m
I 79 37.2 mi 39m
William Penn Highway 21.6 mi 26m
State Route 54 11.1 mi 13m
Center Avenue 10.6 mi 12m
Elysburg Road 9.7 mi 11m
Sunbury Road 9.4 mi 11m
Tilghman Street 4.9 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 204.4 mi, about 3h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

95 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Springboro Road

4.3 mi · 7 min · Springboro Road
3

At end of road, turn right onto PA 98

4.9 mi · 8 min · PA-98
4

Turn left onto PA 198

1.6 mi · 2 min · PA-198
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
6

Merge onto I 79

37 mi · 39 min · I 79
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
8

Merge onto I 80

204 mi · 3 hr 39 min · Keystone Shortway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
10

Turn slight left

79 ft · 2 sec
11

Turn right onto PA 54

2.9 mi · 3 min · Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on PA 54

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Factory Street
13

Continue on PA 54

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
14

Turn left onto PA 54

9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on PA 54

11 mi · 13 min · State Route 54
16

Continue on PA 901

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Locust Gap Highway
17

Continue on PA 901

2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
18

Continue on PA 901

9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
19

Continue on PA 901

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sunbury Street
20

Turn right onto PA 901

1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
21

Turn right onto PA 901

4.0 mi · 6 min · Gordon Nagle Trail
22

Continue on PA 901

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street
23

Turn left onto PA 183

0.7 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Street
24

Turn right onto PA 61

493 ft · 6 sec · Route 61 South
25

Continue on PA 61

11 mi · 12 min · Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Continue on PA 61

2.7 mi · 3 min · Centre Street
27

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
28

Merge onto I 78; US 22

22 mi · 26 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
29

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.
30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward Cetronia Use the slight right lane.
31

Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street
Use the straight lane.
32

Arrive at destination

Tilghman Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 169.2 miles from Spring, PA, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204.4 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 169.2 miles or 3h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 10m

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 Spring, 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 Spring, PA

This is one driving day of about 338.4 miles and 6h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spring, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 204.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 169.2 mi from Spring, PA · 3h 9m into the drive

city in Steuben County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

169 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

Lakewood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hornell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 169.2 miles from Spring, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 204.4 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

$56.10 one way

$112.20 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $61.44 $122.89
premium $4.93 $65.63 $131.26
diesel $5.61 $74.71 $149.43

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

$56

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 118.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 101.5 1 $35.53 $16.24
Efficient EV 84.6 0 $29.61 $13.54
EV Truck/SUV 135.4 1 $47.38 $21.66

Gas CO2

118 kg

EV CO2

40 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Spring, PA

Morning in Spring on Wednesday

Local time

6:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 7 to 10 mph 42% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:55PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:47PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Allentown, PA

Morning in Allentown on Wednesday

Local time

6:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 0 to 10 mph 36% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:55PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:47PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 30m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Spring, PA to Allentown, PA covers 338.4 miles and takes about 6h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 79, William Penn Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 169.2 miles from Spring, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 17 significant decision points across 338.4 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 253.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 253.3 miles (PA 54 / Continental Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 256.7 miles (PA 54 / Elysburg Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Spring, PA to Allentown, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.

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