Allentown, PA Road Trips
Allentown, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 60 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 252 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Allentown, PA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
120
Longest Drive
335.1 mi
North East, PA
Quickest Drive
3h 48m
King, PA
Plan Around Allentown, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Allentown, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Allentown, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Allentown, PA
Allentown, PA to Waterford, PA
Allentown, PA to Darlington, PA
Allentown, PA to Big Beaver, PA
Allentown, PA to Oakland, PA
Allentown, PA to Connoquenessing, PA
Allentown, PA to Columbus, PA
Allentown, PA to Sturgeon, PA
Allentown, PA to Wolfdale, PA
Allentown, PA to Rennerdale, PA
Allentown, PA to Midland, PA
Allentown, PA to East Washington, PA
Allentown, PA to Bellevue, PA
Allentown, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Allentown, PA to Clifton, PA
Allentown, PA to Youngsville, PA
Allentown, PA to Greenfield, PA
Allentown, PA to Penn Hills, PA
Allentown, PA to West Homestead, PA
Driving from Allentown, PA
On average, trips departing from Allentown, PA run 252 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 5m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 321 miles (6h 36m), while the shortest is just 181 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Allentown, PA include Waterford, PA (320.6 mi, 6h 36m), Darlington, PA (318.3 mi, 6h 8m), Big Beaver, PA (315 mi, 6h 2m), Oakland, PA (314.8 mi, 6h 8m), and Connoquenessing, PA (309.5 mi, 6h 1m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 252-mile trip from Allentown, PA, budget about $40 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 60 mapped routes leaving Allentown, PA and 60 routes heading into Allentown, PA, covering 120 total connections. Distances range from 181 to 321 miles.
The longest mapped route from Allentown, PA covers 321 miles and takes approximately 6h 36m. Shorter options start at just 181 miles.
The average route from Allentown, PA runs about 252 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 5m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 252-mile trip from Allentown, PA costs roughly $40 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Allentown, PA include Waterford, PA, Darlington, PA, Big Beaver, PA and Oakland, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Allentown, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
125,320
Median Income
$53,403
Median Home Value
$188,900
Median Age
32.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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