Origin
Allentown, PA
Night in Allentown on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Moore, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
63.6 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Moore, PA
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Trip Overview
This 63.6-mile drive from Allentown to Moore, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 22 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of around $11, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route is predominantly highway-focused, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. You'll be spending most of your time on major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Mid-County Expressway. Since it's a relatively short and direct journey within the Northeast region of PA, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 37.4 mi | 40m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 16.2 mi | 22m |
| Tilghman Street | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Baltimore Pike | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Kedron Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Woodland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Maryland Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 37.4 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Moore, PA.
1
Start on Tilghman Street
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Tilghman Street
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 476, PATP
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 476; PATP
37 mi
·
39 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
7
Continue on I 476
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 3
Toward Swarthmore, Media
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
200 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Swarthmore College
10
Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto PA 420
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Woodland Avenue
12
Continue on PA 420
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kedron Avenue
13
Continue on PA 420
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
14
Turn left onto Maryland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Maryland Avenue
15
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
Washington Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 59.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
42.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Swarthmore, Media
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Swarthmore, Media
6
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Swarthmore College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Swarthmore College
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.54 one way
$21.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.87
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(37.4 mi)
$4.87
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$5
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Moore, PA
Night in Moore on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 10 mph
19% chance
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
24 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
1h 22m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 84% of this 63.6-mile journey. The primary roads guiding you include the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, the Mid-County Expressway, and Tilghman Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 37.4 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a consistent pace. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and speed, with limited opportunities for leisurely detours due to its direct, high-speed nature. You'll be navigating a system of expressways and turnpikes for the bulk of the trip.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.4 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Allentown, PA and Moore, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Swarthmore, Media and Swarthmore College.
Patp
4.5 mi in
|
~7m
Swarthmore
59 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Media
59 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Swarthmore College
59.2 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 63.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.87 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Moore, 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 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). 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 Moore, 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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