Origin
Willow Street, PA
Morning in Willow Street on Saturday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Willow Street, 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
1h 32m
Distance
72.5 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Willow Street, PA to Allentown, PA covers 72.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Willow Street Pike, Highland Avenue, South Queen Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.2 miles from Willow Street, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 72.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 72.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Willow Street Pike 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Willow Street, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 1h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Willow Street, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Street Pike | — | — |
| Highland Avenue | — | — |
| South Queen Street | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
| East King Street | — | — |
| North Plum Street | — | — |
| New Holland Avenue | — | — |
| New Holland Pike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Willow Street Pike
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Street, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Willow Street Pike
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Willow Street Pike
3
Continue on Highland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Highland Avenue
4
Continue on South Queen Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Queen Street
5
Turn right onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
6
Continue on Church Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Church Street
7
Turn slight right onto East King Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East King Street
8
Turn left onto North Plum Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Plum Street
9
Continue on New Holland Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
New Holland Avenue
10
Continue on New Holland Pike
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
New Holland Pike
11
Take the ramp left toward US 30 West: York, Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 30 West: York, Harrisburg
12
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 222 North: Reading
14
Continue straight
19 mi
·
21 min
15
Continue straight
11 mi
·
15 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
17
Turn straight onto Centre Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Avenue
18
Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue
19
Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
20
Continue on Allentown Pike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
21
Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kutztown Road
22
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Allentown Pike
24
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
26
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
27
Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
28
Continue on Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Allentown Pike
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kutztown Road
30
Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
31
Keep slight left
8.7 mi
·
11 min
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
161 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
33
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
34
Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
35
Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
36
Continue on Hamilton Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Street
37
Turn left onto North 15th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 15th Street
38
Turn right onto Tilghman Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Tilghman Street
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 36.2 miles from Willow Street, PA, or about 46m 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 16 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.2 miles or 46m 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 19m
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 Willow Street, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Willow Street, PA
This is one driving day of about 72.5 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Willow Street, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.2 mi from Willow Street, PA · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from Willow Street, 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
$12.02 one way
$24.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.16 | $26.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.01 | $32.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.61 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
31 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
1h 32m 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 Willow Street, PA to Allentown, PA covers 72.5 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Willow Street Pike, Highland Avenue, South Queen Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.2 miles from Willow Street, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.02 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.
The drive from Willow Street, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 1h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Willow Street, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Willow Street, 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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