Origin
Chalfont, PA
Night in Chalfont on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chalfont, 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
51m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 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 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chalfont, PA
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Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
This 29.9-mile drive from Chalfont, PA to Allentown, PA is a quick trip, estimated to take about 51 minutes. It's a straightforward journey that's perfect as a single-day excursion, so no overnight stay is needed. You'll navigate primarily via North West End Boulevard and PA 145, with a small portion on South West End Boulevard. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route is budget-friendly. The drive offers a taste of local Pennsylvania roads, making it an easy and accessible option for a short hop between these two Northeast region towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North West End Boulevard | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| PA 145 | 3 mi | 4m |
| South West End Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| East Walnut Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Baringer Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Limekiln Pike | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Bethlehem Pike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South 6th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North West End Boulevard
— 9.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chalfont, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on Park Avenue
153 ft
·
7 sec
·
Park Avenue
2
Turn right onto PA 152
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on PA 152
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Limekiln Pike
4
At end of road, turn right onto PA 152
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hilltown Pike
5
Turn straight onto PA 152
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Baringer Avenue
6
Turn left onto PA 113; PA 152
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Main Street
7
Turn right onto PA 152
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Walnut Street
8
Turn right onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
South 5th Street
9
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Market Street
10
Turn left onto PA 563
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ridge Road
11
Turn right onto Bethlehem Pike
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Pike
12
Continue on Bethlehem Road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bethlehem Road
13
Continue on PA 309
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South West End Boulevard
14
Continue on PA 309
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
North West End Boulevard
15
Turn straight onto PA 145
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 145
16
Turn left onto PA 145
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Susquehanna Street
17
Continue on PA 145
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South 5th Street
18
Turn left onto PA 145
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Auburn Street
19
Turn right onto PA 145
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lehigh Street
20
Turn left onto PA 145
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 6th Street
21
Turn left onto Tilghman Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tilghman Street
22
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.4 — 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
|
PA 152 / North Main Street
Turn right onto PA 152 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
PA 152 / Hilltown Pike
At end of road, turn right onto PA 152 / Hilltown Pike
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
PA 113; PA 152 / East Main Street
Turn left onto PA 113; PA 152 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
PA 152 / East Walnut Street
Turn right onto PA 152 / East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Market Street
Turn left onto West Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 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 | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
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
Night in Allentown on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph
5% 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
19 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
51m 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 on this route, with only about 10% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles along North West End Boulevard. As you travel, the road will likely transition between more urban sections and quieter local roads, requiring your attention for frequent turns. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; it's a more engaged driving experience that keeps you connected to the local landscape.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on North West End Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 PA 152 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 12 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 (PA 152 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (PA 152 / Hilltown Pike): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (PA 113; PA 152 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
662 ft
250 ft
Total Climb
916 ft
Total Descent
852 ft
Highest Point
662 ft
~4.3 mi in
Elevation Range
412 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on North West End Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (PA 152 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (PA 152 / Hilltown Pike): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (PA 113; PA 152 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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