Road Trips from Allentown, PA
Allentown offers a good mix for quick escapes. You've got several destinations within a 1.5 to 2-hour drive, many featuring access to significant park areas like the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. If you're up for a longer haul, there are options around 3 to 5 hours that boast higher drive scores and proximity to national trails and historical sites. This makes Allentown a solid launchpad for both short day trips and more ambitious drives.
Total Routes
112
Shortest
4h
With Parks Nearby
112
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
111 total in this range
Friedens, PA
4h 20m218.7 mi one way
Pittsburgh, PA
5h 30m281.2 mi one way
The longest drive at 5.5 hours, Pittsburgh still maintains a solid drive score of 9. It offers access to the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, and Flight 93 National Memorial, making it the most comprehensive option for a long road trip.
Berlin, PA
4h 13m209.5 mi one way
East Uniontown, PA
5h 14m260.7 mi one way
East Pittsburgh, PA
5h 17m266.8 mi one way
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Friedens, PA
4h 20m218.7 mi one way
Pittsburgh, PA
5h 30m281.2 mi one way
Berlin, PA
4h 13m209.5 mi one way
East Uniontown, PA
5h 14m260.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers good opportunities to explore parks like the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, with moderate drive times under 2 hours.
Summer
Summer is ideal for longer drives to places like Pittsburgh or Williamsburg, taking advantage of the higher drive scores and extensive park access.
Fall
Fall foliage could enhance drives towards the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, especially on routes like the one to Colerain or Fayetteville.
Winter
Winter drives are manageable with high drive scores on many routes, though park access may be limited depending on the specific location.
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