Origin
Bangor, PA
Morning in Bangor on Sunday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bangor, PA to Allentown, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 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 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bangor, PA
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Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Bangor and Allentown, this 27.7-mile connection is an ideal day trip. Spanning just 43 minutes, the route utilizes a combination of Bangor Road, PA-33, and the Lehigh Valley Thruway to navigate the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. You can easily budget about $5 for fuel, making this an incredibly cost-effective excursion. Because of the short duration, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, this straightforward drive offers a practical way to reach your destination without the stress of a long-haul journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| Bangor Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| PA-33 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Washington Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Tilghman Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| MacArthur Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lehigh Valley Thruway
— 10.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on PA 191
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
2
Continue on PA 191
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Boulevard
3
Continue on PA 191
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Bangor Road
4
Continue on PA 191
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sullivan Trail
5
Continue on PA 191
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto PA 191
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Industrial Boulevard
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward PA 33 South: Easton
8
Merge onto PA 33
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 22
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward PA 145
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
177 ft
·
8 sec
Toward PA 145 South
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto PA 145
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
MacArthur Road
14
Continue on PA 145
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MacArthur Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on PA 145
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
North 7th Street
16
Turn right onto Tilghman Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tilghman Street
17
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 9.4 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn left toward PA 33 South: Easton
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward PA 33 South: Easton
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
PA 33 / PA-33
Merge onto PA 33 / PA-33
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
6
25.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward PA 145
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 145
8
25.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 145 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward PA 145 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.59 one way
$9.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.74
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(10.5 mi)
$0.74
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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 | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
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
Allentown, PA
Morning in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 0 to 5 mph
36% 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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between different road types. While you will spend approximately 17 miles on highways, the overall experience is defined by its shifting character rather than a monotonous interstate grind. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.5 miles along the Lehigh Valley Thruway, which serves as the primary artery for the trip. The remaining mileage consists of winding local roads that require you to adjust your pace frequently. It is a drive that keeps you engaged, balancing short bursts of higher-speed highway travel with the technical nature of local PA-33 navigation.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on Lehigh Valley Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 27.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.6 miles (PA 33 / PA-33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Bangor, PA
Full guide →Bangor is a city in Northampton County in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is 74 miles (119 km) west of New York City and 87 miles (140 km) north of Philadelphia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on Lehigh Valley Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.74 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.
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 Allentown, 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 9.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.6 miles (PA 33 / PA-33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. 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 Allentown, 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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