Origin
Allentown, PA
Morning in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to West Hamburg, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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West Hamburg, PA
Frank Rietsch
Trip Overview
This 28.6-mile journey from Allentown to West Hamburg, Pennsylvania, is a quick 39-minute drive, perfect for a single-day adventure. Expect to spend about $5 on fuel for this trip, which sticks to local roads like William Penn Highway, Tilghman Street, and State Street, featuring no highway driving. Given its short distance and duration, this route is best enjoyed as a single-day excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. The drive offers a straightforward local experience without the need for extensive planning, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a standalone short trip within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 20.9 mi | 25m |
| Tilghman Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| State Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| North 4th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hex Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 20.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and West Hamburg, PA.
1
Start on Tilghman Street
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Tilghman Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
3
Merge onto US 22
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
4
Merge onto I 78; US 22
21 mi
·
25 min
·
William Penn Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 30
Toward Hamburg
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto North 4th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
7
Turn right onto State Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
8
Continue on Hex Highway
508 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hex Highway
9
Arrive at destination
Hex Highway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Tilghman Street
Depart onto Tilghman Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
Navigation decision point
Toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
7
26.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Hamburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 30
Toward Hamburg
4
26.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
North 4th Street
Turn left onto North 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
27.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
State Street
Turn right onto State Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(0.7 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
West Hamburg, PA
Morning in West Hamburg on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m 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 route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily through William Penn Highway, Tilghman Street, and State Street, experiencing a connected series of local roads rather than high-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.9 miles on William Penn Highway, offering a sustained local road experience before you encounter further intersections. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on the local scenery and flow of traffic through populated areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on William Penn Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near Tilghman Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tilghman Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Allentown, PA to West Hamburg, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Hamburg along the way.
Hamburg
26.7 mi in
|
~35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.9 miles on William Penn Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.05 in tolls one way, starting with Lehigh Valley Thruway. 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.
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: near the start (Tilghman Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail. 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 West Hamburg, 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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