Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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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Middletown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Allentown, PA to Middletown, PA is 9.5 miles and takes about 17m via Union Boulevard/West Union Boulevard/Tilghman Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's ideal for a quick hop, meaning you won't need to pack extensive supplies or plan overnight stays. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two points without venturing onto major highways.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Union Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Union Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Tilghman Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Pembroke Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Freemansburg Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Goepp Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Willow Park Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Middletown, PA.
Start on Tilghman Street
Continue on Union Boulevard
Continue on West Union Boulevard
Turn left onto Center Street
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
Turn straight onto Pembroke Road
Continue on Freemansburg Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Willow Park Road
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 6.5 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East Goepp Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto Willow Park Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Allentown on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Middletown on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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.
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, earning it a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entire 9.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.4 miles along Union Boulevard. Expect a dynamic driving experience with constant adjustments as you follow Union Boulevard, then West Union Boulevard, and finally Tilghman Street. This isn't a route for cruising; it requires your attention to traffic signals and turns.
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 6.5 miles in near Center Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (East Goepp Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (Willow Park Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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