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Trip from Allentown, PA to Biglerville, 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

2h 31m

Distance

116.5 mi

187 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 21m ★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m

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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borough of Pennsylvania

Biglerville, PA

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Trip Overview

This 116.5-mile drive from Allentown, PA to Biglerville, PA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 31 minutes. You'll navigate using a mix of main roads, including the William Penn Highway, US 15, and I-81. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, this route offers a straightforward journey through Pennsylvania's Northeast region. The drive is characterized as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting a blend of different road types. Considering the relatively short duration and distance, it's a practical option for a day excursion without the need for an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

58.2 miles from Allentown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
William Penn Highway 43.1 mi 51m
US 15 22.7 mi 31m
I 81 18.3 mi 21m
I 83 8.3 mi 11m
78th Division Highway 7.6 mi 8m
Heidlersburg Road 5.6 mi 8m
Tilghman Street 5 mi 8m
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: William Penn Highway — 43.1 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Tilghman Street

5.0 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street
Use the straight lane.
2

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
3

Merge onto US 22

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
4

Merge onto I 78; US 22

43 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on I 78; US 22

7.6 mi · 8 min · 78th Division Highway
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 49 sec
Exit 1B Toward I 81 South: Harrisburg
7

Merge onto I 81

18 mi · 21 min · I 81
8

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 70 Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York Use the slight left lane.
9

Continue on I 83; US 322

3.7 mi · 5 min · I 83; US 322
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 83

4.6 mi · 6 min · I 83
Toward I 83 South: Harrisburg, York Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 581

2.0 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
Exit 41A Toward PA 581 West: Camp Hill, Gettysburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 5B-A Toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 5B Toward US 15 South: Gettysburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on US 15

23 mi · 31 min · US 15
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward PA 234: Heidlersburg, East Berlin
16

Turn right onto PA 234

5.6 mi · 8 min · Heidlersburg Road
17

Continue on PA 234

0.7 mi · 1 min · East York Street
18

Arrive at destination

PA 234

Trip Plan

For this roughly 2.5-hour drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Given the short duration, you might only need one planned stop, and the fuel cost of around $19 makes it an economical choice. Keep an eye on your GPS for the transitions between the William Penn Highway, US 15, and I-81, as these shifts can sometimes be abrupt on mixed routes. The longest stretch on the William Penn Highway is over 43 miles, so plan your break before or after that segment if you prefer shorter driving periods.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.2 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.1 miles.

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 26 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 58.2 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Biglerville, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Allentown, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Allentown, PA

This is one driving day of about 116.5 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Allentown, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on William Penn Highway for about 43.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Harrisburg, PA

58 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

Kutztown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palmyra, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.2 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 75.5 and 86.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
75.5 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 70 Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisbur...
8
80.1 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | I 83

Keep slight right at fork onto I 83 toward I 83 South: Harrisburg, York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 83 South: Harrisburg, York
9
84.7 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | PA 581 / American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 581 / American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway toward PA 581 West: Camp Hill, Gettysburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 41A Toward PA 581 West: Camp Hill, Gettysburg
8
86.6 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill

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 5B-A Toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: G...
8
86.9 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 15 South: Gettysburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5B Toward US 15 South: Gettysburg

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.31 one way

$38.63 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $21.15 $42.31
premium $4.93 $22.59 $45.19
diesel $5.61 $25.72 $51.44

Estimated Tolls: $0.05

Lehigh Valley Thruway (0.7 mi) $0.05

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.9 0 $12.23 $5.59
Efficient EV 29.1 0 $10.19 $4.66
EV Truck/SUV 46.6 0 $16.31 $7.46

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Allentown, PA

Morning in Allentown on Tuesday

Local time

7:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Biglerville, PA

Morning in Biglerville on Tuesday

Local time

7:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

70°F

Harrisburg, PA

58 mi in

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

42 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

2h 31m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 52.2
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 96.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive offers a mixed bag of experiences, with 42% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the William Penn Highway, including one uninterrupted segment of 43.1 miles, which likely offers a more traditional highway feel. The transition to US 15 and I-81 will introduce faster-paced driving. This blend means you won't be stuck on one type of road for the entire journey, providing some variety as you travel west through Pennsylvania.

42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.1 mi on William Penn Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 75.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 116.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 75.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.1 miles (I 83): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.7 miles (PA 581 / American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Biglerville, PA, road signs point toward York, Gettysburg, Camp Hill and Berlin.

York

75.5 mi in | ~1h 32m

Gettysburg

84.7 mi in | ~1h 45m | via PA 581

Camp Hill

86.6 mi in | ~1h 47m

Berlin

110 mi in | ~2h 20m

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 2h 31m. Total distance: 116.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 43.1 miles on William Penn Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.05 in tolls one way, starting with Lehigh Valley Thruway. 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 Biglerville, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 75.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.1 miles (I 83): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.7 miles (PA 581 / American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument. 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 Biglerville, 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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