Origin
Allentown, PA
Afternoon in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Fountain Hill, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.2 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
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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Fountain Hill, PA
Kristopher Hines
Trip Overview
Allentown, PA to Fountain Hill, PA is 6.2 miles and takes about 11 minutes via West Susquehanna Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. It's a straightforward local drive, perfect for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points. You won't encounter any major highways, making it a simple, direct route for anyone needing to get between these two towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Susquehanna Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Tilghman Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lehigh Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South 6th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Wyoming Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Susquehanna Street
— 2.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Fountain Hill, 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 left at fork onto East Susquehanna Street
253 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Susquehanna Street
10
Turn straight onto Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
11
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 5.2 — 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
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 145 / West Union Street
Turn left onto PA 145 / West Union Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 145 / Lehigh Street
Turn right onto PA 145 / Lehigh 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
|
East Susquehanna Street
Keep slight left at fork onto East Susquehanna Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.03 one way
$2.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.13 | $2.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fountain Hill, PA
Afternoon in Fountain Hill on Sunday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
22 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
11m 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?
This is a local drive with no highway miles, meaning you'll be on surface streets the entire 6.2-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch you'll cover is 2.7 miles on West Susquehanna Street. Expect frequent turns and traffic signals as you navigate through town. You’ll notice a dense urban feel with many intersections and local businesses along the way.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on West Susquehanna Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.8 miles in near PA 145 / North 7th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m 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 0.8 miles (PA 145 / North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (PA 145 / West Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (PA 145 / Lehigh Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 6.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.7 miles on West Susquehanna Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.7 miles (PA 145 / West Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (PA 145 / Lehigh Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fountain Hill, 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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