Origin
Alburtis, PA
Morning in Alburtis on Tuesday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alburtis, PA to Allentown, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alburtis, PA
Haneul Trac
Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
Alburtis to Allentown is 10.9 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Hamilton Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region and is a straightforward local drive. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a simple connection between two points without needing extensive planning. You'll find it to be a practical route for navigating between these neighboring towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Spring Creek Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Hamilton Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Trexlertown Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 15th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tilghman Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hamilton Boulevard
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alburtis, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
126 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on Spring Creek Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Spring Creek Road
4
Turn left onto Trexlertown Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Trexlertown Road
5
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
7
Merge onto US 222
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
8
Continue on PA 222
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
9
Continue on PA 222
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Street
10
Turn left onto North 15th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 15th Street
11
Turn right onto Tilghman Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Tilghman Street
12
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Trexlertown Road
Turn left onto Trexlertown Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Hamilton Boulevard
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 222 / West Hamilton Boulevard
Merge onto US 222 / West Hamilton Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
North 15th Street
Turn left onto North 15th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.11 | $4.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Tuesday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a very local and dynamic drive. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 10.9 miles, primarily using Hamilton Boulevard and West Hamilton Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles on Hamilton Boulevard. Expect a pace that requires attention to traffic signals and local road conditions rather than sustained highway speeds.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Hamilton Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 South Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Trexlertown Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Hamilton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Alburtis, PA
Full guide →Founded 1857
Arriving in Allentown, PA
Full guide →Allentown is the largest city in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, the county seat and largest city in Lehigh County, and the third-largest city in Pennsylvania after Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with a population of 125,845 as of 2020.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Hamilton Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Trexlertown Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Hamilton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Allentown, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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