Origin
Allentown, PA
Afternoon in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Fairmount, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
86.7 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
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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Fairmount, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Allentown, PA to Fairmount, PA is 86.7 miles and takes about 2h 5m via Warren Street Bypass and Beaver Valley Pike, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a turn-heavy local road experience for most of this trip, which is best suited for a single-day excursion. It's a straightforward journey that doesn't require extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.4 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Street Bypass | 30 mi | 37m |
| Beaver Valley Pike | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 6 mi | 8m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| US 222 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Kutztown Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Lampeter Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Robert Fulton Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Warren Street Bypass
— 30 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Fairmount, PA.
1
Start on Tilghman Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Tilghman Street
2
Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cedar Crest Boulevard
3
Turn right onto PA 222
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
4
Continue on PA 222
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Trexlertown Bypass
6
Continue on US 222
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
7
Enter roundabout onto US 222
129 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
8
Continue on US 222
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
9
Continue on US 222
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto US 222
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
12
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
13
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
14
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
15
Enter roundabout onto US 222
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allentown Pike
16
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Allentown Pike
17
Enter roundabout onto US 222
127 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
18
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 222
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Kutztown Road
20
Continue on US 222
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
21
Continue on US 222 BUS
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
22
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
24
Merge onto PA 12
30 mi
·
37 min
·
Warren Street Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 30 East: Philadelphia
26
Merge onto US 30
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 30
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Greenfield Road
28
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft
·
11 sec
29
Turn left onto Greenfield Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenfield Road
30
Turn right onto PA 340
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Philadelphia Pike
31
Turn slight right onto PA 462
320 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lincoln Highway East
32
Turn left onto Lampeter Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Lampeter Road
33
Continue on Penn Grant Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Penn Grant Road
34
Turn left onto US 222
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaver Valley Pike
35
Continue on US 222
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
36
Turn right onto US 222
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Church Street
37
Continue on US 222
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Robert Fulton Highway
38
Turn slight left onto Little Britain Road North
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Little Britain Road North
39
Turn slight left onto Fairmount Road
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fairmount Road
40
Arrive at destination
Fairmount Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You can afford to leave later in the morning or mid-afternoon, offering flexibility in your departure time. With the fuel cost estimated at $14, planning a stop for gas isn't a major concern, but it's always wise to top off before heading out. Pay attention to local traffic signals and speed limits, as the 'turn-heavy' nature of this route means more interactions with local infrastructure.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.4 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.4 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairmount, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 86.7 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Allentown, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Warren Street Bypass for about 30 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.4 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 12.4 and 65.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 222
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
32.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass
Merge onto PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
62.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 30 East: Philadelphia
5
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.37 one way
$28.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.74 | $31.49 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.81 | $33.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.14 | $5.55 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Fairmount, PA
Afternoon in Fairmount on Sunday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Denver, PA
43 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
3 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
2h 5m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 47.9
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
30 mi from route
~75 min detour
Free
near mile 86.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive with only a 9% highway share. You'll encounter frequent turns and changes in road character as you navigate through local areas. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 30 miles along the Warren Street Bypass. Be prepared for a more engaging driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30 mi on Warren Street Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 12.4 miles in near US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 86.7 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 12.4 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.9 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles (PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 86.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30 miles on Warren Street Bypass. 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 Fairmount, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.4 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.9 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles (PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail and First State National Historical Park. 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 Fairmount, 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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