Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
186.5 mi
300 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
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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Woodbury, PA
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Allentown, PA to Woodbury, PA is 186.5 miles and takes about 3h 50m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, William Penn Highway, and I 81, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This journey stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a mixed drive with a substantial portion on the turnpike, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours, ideal if you're looking for efficiency in your travel plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
93.3 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 65.1 mi | 1h 11m |
| William Penn Highway | 43.1 mi | 51m |
| I 81 | 36.6 mi | 44m |
| 78th Division Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Woodbury Pike | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Lincoln Highway | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Raystown Road | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Tilghman Street | 5 mi | 8m |
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Woodbury, PA.
Start on Tilghman Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 22
Merge onto I 78; US 22
Continue on I 78; US 22
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 11
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 76; PATP
Take the exit
Continue on I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
Merge onto I 70; US 30
Continue on US 30
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Bud Shuster Bypass
Continue on PA 26
Turn left onto PA 36
Continue on PA 36
Arrive at destination
Given the 3h 50m estimated duration and 186.5-mile distance, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave in the morning to take advantage of daylight and arrive well before evening. With a fuel cost estimated at $31, ensure your tank is full before setting off, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is over 65 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike where services might be spaced further apart. Plan for one main stop to stretch your legs and grab a snack, perhaps midway through your journey, to break up the drive effectively.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 41 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.3 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodbury, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Allentown, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 186.5 miles and 3h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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.
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 93.3 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 56.5 and 160.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 South: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 11 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 30: Breezewood, Everett, Hancock MD
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$30.92 one way
$61.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $33.86 | $67.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $36.17 | $72.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.18 | $82.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.58 | $8.95 |
| Efficient EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.32 | $7.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.6 | 0 | $26.11 | $11.94 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Morning in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Woodbury on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
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
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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National Memorial
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 55% of the journey on highways, including a significant 65.1-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll transition between the high-speed convenience of the turnpike and other main roads like William Penn Highway and I 81. The character of the drive shifts as you move from the turnpike's controlled access to potentially more varied conditions on other routes. This blend means you'll experience both rapid transit and sections that may offer a different pace, keeping the driving engagement varied.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 56.5 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 186.5 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 56.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 93.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Allentown, PA and Woodbury, PA, road signs point toward Middlesex, Patp, Everett, Hancock, To I 70 East: Breezewood and Baltimore - among others.
Middlesex
Patp
Everett
Hancock
To I 70 East: Breezewood
Baltimore
Huntingdon
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 186.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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