Origin
Allentown, PA
Afternoon in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Durham, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Durham, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in the Northeast, the 18-mile trip from Allentown to Durham, PA, is a straightforward option. This local drive typically takes about 32 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. You will not need to worry about an overnight stay given the short distance. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an economical choice for a spontaneous outing. Expect a strictly local experience as you navigate through the Pennsylvania landscape without any highway driving, allowing you to focus entirely on the regional transit between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| West Susquehanna Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Leithsville Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Seidersville Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hickory Hill Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Tilghman Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Durham Road
— 3.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Durham, PA.
1
Start on Tilghman Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tilghman Street
2
Turn right onto PA 145
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street
3
Turn left onto PA 145
286 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Union Street
4
Turn right onto PA 145
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Lehigh Street
5
Continue on PA 145
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South 6th Street
6
Continue on PA 145
482 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Wyoming Street
7
Turn right onto PA 145
444 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 5th Street
8
Continue on PA 145
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Susquehanna Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Seidersville Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Seidersville Road
10
Continue on Hickory Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hickory Hill Road
11
Continue on Friedensville Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Friedensville Road
12
Turn slight right onto Meadows Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Meadows Road
13
Continue on Meadows Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Meadows Road
14
Continue on Skibo Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Skibo Road
15
Continue on Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Walnut Street
16
Turn right onto PA 412
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
17
Continue on PA 412
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Leithsville Road
18
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 412
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Hellertown Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto PA 212; PA 412
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on PA 212; PA 412
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Durham Road
21
Continue on Durham Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Durham Road
22
Keep slight right at fork onto Old Furnace Road
54 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Furnace Road
23
Arrive at destination
Old Furnace Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
PA 145 / North 7th Street
Turn right onto PA 145 / North 7th Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
PA 145 / South 5th Street
Turn right onto PA 145 / South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Seidersville Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Seidersville Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
PA 412 / Main Street
Turn right onto PA 412 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
18 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Old Furnace Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Old Furnace Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Durham, PA
Afternoon in Durham on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
10 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
32m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish. Since the route consists of 0% highway travel, you will spend the entire 18 miles navigating local roads like West Susquehanna Street, Leithsville Road, and Durham Road. The path is not a high-speed interstate, so do not expect long, straight stretches; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is just 3.1 miles on Durham Road. You will find that the personality of this drive is defined by frequent turns rather than rapid cruising. It is a practical, slow-paced transition through the local area that requires your full attention on the curves.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on Durham Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near PA 145 / North 7th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 18 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (PA 145 / North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (PA 145 / South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (Seidersville Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on Durham Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Durham, 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 0.8 miles (PA 145 / North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (PA 145 / South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (Seidersville Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Durham, 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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