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Trip from Allentown, PA to Berwyn, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

55.3 mi

89 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allentown, PA

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Downtown Berwyn, PA, PA

Berwyn, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

Allentown, PA to Berwyn, PA is 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving you from the Northeast region towards the southeast. It's a largely highway-focused journey, making it a straightforward and efficient trip for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained turnpikes, so expect a consistent driving experience. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick and uncomplicated transfer between these two points in the state.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 36.6 mi 39m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 6.9 mi 7m
Tilghman Street 4.5 mi 7m
US 202 1.6 mi 2m
Berwyn Baptist Road 1 mi 2m
Valley Forge Road 0.6 mi 1m
Schuylkill Expressway 0.4 mi <1m
East Swedesford Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 36.6 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Berwyn, PA.

1

Start on Tilghman Street

4.5 mi · 7 min · Tilghman Street
2

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 476, PATP
3

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto I 476; PATP

37 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto I 276; PATP

6.9 mi · 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 47 sec · this road
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
9

Continue on I 76

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

446 ft · 10 sec
Exit 328A Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward US 202 South Use the slight left lane.
12

Merge onto US 202

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 202
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward PA 252 North: Valley Forge Road Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn straight onto East Swedesford Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Swedesford Road
15

Turn left onto PA 252

0.6 mi · 1 min · Valley Forge Road
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on Devon State Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Devon State Road
17

Turn right onto Berwyn Baptist Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Berwyn Baptist Road
18

Turn left onto Francis Avenue

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Francis Avenue
19

Turn right onto Warren Avenue

230 ft · 9 sec · Warren Avenue
20

At end of road, turn right onto Old Lancaster Avenue

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Old Lancaster Avenue
21

Turn right onto Berwyn Avenue

352 ft · 20 sec · Berwyn Avenue
22

Turn left onto Woodside Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Woodside Avenue
23

Turn left onto Bartholomew Road

438 ft · 19 sec · Bartholomew Road
24

Arrive at destination

Bartholomew Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lansdale, PA

28 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

Macungie, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harleysville, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 50.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
6
41.9 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward I 276 West: Harrisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
8
49.3 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
8
50.4 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 328A Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester,...
7
50.5 mi into trip | ~1h in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 202 South

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.17 one way

$18.34 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.04 $20.08
premium $4.93 $10.72 $21.45
diesel $5.61 $12.21 $24.42

Estimated Tolls: $5.66

Pennsylvania Turnpike (43.5 mi) $5.66

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$6

Total

$15

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.6 0 $5.81 $2.65
Efficient EV 13.8 0 $4.84 $2.21
EV Truck/SUV 22.1 0 $7.74 $3.54

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Allentown, PA

Morning in Allentown on Tuesday

Local time

8:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 5 to 10 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Berwyn, PA

Morning in Berwyn on Tuesday

Local time

8:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

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 11m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 82% of the journey on major roadways. You'll encounter the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Pennsylvania Turnpike for the bulk of your travel, offering a smooth and relatively fast experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 36.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. While the majority is highway, you'll also utilize segments of Tilghman Street. Expect a consistent driving pace for most of the trip, with minimal changes in road type until you approach your destination.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.3 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Allentown, PA and Berwyn, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Philadelphia, Valley Forge and Pottstown.

Patp

4.5 mi in | ~7m

Philadelphia

49.3 mi in | ~57m

Valley Forge

49.8 mi in | ~58m

Pottstown

50.4 mi in | ~59m

About the Cities

Starting 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 1h 11m. Total distance: 55.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 36.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.66 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Berwyn, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berwyn, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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