Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allentown, PA
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Cementon, PA
Haneul Trac
This short 7-mile drive from Allentown to Cementon in Pennsylvania's Northeast region takes about 13 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. With a minimal fuel cost of just $1, it's an economical choice for a local excursion. The route primarily follows MacArthur Road, Tilghman Street, and Main Street, offering a local driving experience rather than highway travel. Since it's so brief and doesn't require an overnight stay, you can easily fit this into your day with plenty of flexibility for spontaneous stops. Consider this a straightforward connector rather than a destination drive in itself.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MacArthur Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Tilghman Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fornaciari Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 8th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Cementon, PA.
Start on Tilghman Street
Turn left onto North 8th Street
Turn right onto West Washington Street
Turn left onto PA 145
Continue on PA 145
Continue on PA 145
Turn right onto Fornaciari Drive
Turn right onto PA 329
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto North 8th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto PA 145 / North 7th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Fornaciari Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.13 one way
$2.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
| premium | $4.95 | $1.37 | $2.73 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Cementon on Sunday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway segments at all. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be approximately 5 miles along MacArthur Road. The journey is characterized by navigating through local streets, so be prepared for frequent turns and potentially varied traffic conditions as you transition between MacArthur Road, Tilghman Street, and Main Street. This isn't a high-speed cruise; it's more about local navigation.
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 around 0.7 miles in near North 8th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (North 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (PA 145 / North 7th Street): Navigation decision point.
Founded 1762
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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