Origin
Warminster, PA
Afternoon in Warminster on Friday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warminster, PA to Allentown, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
39.4 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warminster, PA
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Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 39.4-mile drive from Warminster, PA to Allentown, PA is easily manageable as a one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads like North West End Boulevard and Sellersville Bypass, with a modest 7% highway share. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $7. Given its brevity and local road focus, this route offers a relaxed pace, perfect for a spontaneous outing without the need for an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are situated within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, keeping the scenery consistent.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 39.4-mile trip. While only 7% of the route involves highway driving, the longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles on North West End Boulevard. This means you'll be frequently adjusting speed and making turns as you move through various local areas. The road character shifts as you progress, transitioning from one local thoroughfare to another, offering a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North West End Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 263 / York Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 263 / York Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.6 miles (Paul Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (County Line Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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PA 263 / York Road
Merge onto PA 263 / York Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Paul Valley Road
Turn left onto Paul Valley Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
County Line Road
At end of road, turn right onto County Line Road
Navigation decision point
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike
Turn right onto PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
37.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
PA 145 / Lehigh Street
Turn right onto PA 145 / Lehigh Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North West End Boulevard | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| Sellersville Bypass | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| County Line Road | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| PA 145 | 3 mi | 4m |
| South West End Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Street Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Bethlehem Pike | 2 mi | 3m |
| South 6th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North West End Boulevard
— 9.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warminster, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on this road
80 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Merge onto PA 263
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
York Road
3
Continue on PA 263
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
York Road
4
Turn right onto PA 132
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Street Road
5
Turn left onto Paul Valley Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Paul Valley Road
6
Continue on Titus Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Titus Avenue
7
At end of road, turn right onto County Line Road
7.7 mi
·
13 min
·
County Line Road
8
Turn left onto Line Lexington Road
231 ft
·
8 sec
·
Line Lexington Road
9
Turn right onto PA 309
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethlehem Pike
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on PA 309
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Sellersville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on PA 309
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South West End Boulevard
12
Continue on PA 309
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
North West End Boulevard
13
Turn straight onto PA 145
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 145
14
Turn left onto PA 145
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Susquehanna Street
15
Continue on PA 145
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South 5th Street
16
Turn left onto PA 145
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Auburn Street
17
Turn right onto PA 145
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lehigh Street
18
Turn left onto PA 145
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 6th Street
19
Turn left onto Tilghman Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tilghman Street
20
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Warminster, PA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Warminster, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.53 one way
$13.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Allentown on Friday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
42 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
1h 5m 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 Warminster, PA to Allentown, PA covers 39.4 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North West End Boulevard, Sellersville Bypass, County Line Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Warminster, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.53 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 is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 263 / York Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.6 miles (Paul Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (County Line Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Warminster, PA to Allentown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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