Origin
Doylestown, PA
Night in Doylestown on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Doylestown, 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
54m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 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 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Doylestown, PA
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Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Doylestown to Allentown, you can expect a manageable 31.1-mile trip that typically takes about 54 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, it remains an incredibly cost-effective way to transition between these two Northeast Pennsylvania locations. While the drive is relatively short, you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads rather than high-speed interstates. It is a straightforward, practical commute that allows for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North West End Boulevard | 9.2 mi | 14m |
| Doylestown Pike | 4 mi | 6m |
| West Swamp Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| East Broad Street | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| PA 145 | 3 mi | 4m |
| West Dublin Pike | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| South 6th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North West End Boulevard
— 9.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doylestown, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on East State Street
161 ft
·
8 sec
·
East State Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on North Easton Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Easton Road
4
Turn left onto PA 313
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Swamp Road
5
Continue on PA 313
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dublin Pike
6
Continue on PA 313
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on PA 313
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Doylestown Pike
8
Continue on PA 313
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Dublin Pike
9
Continue on PA 313
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broad Street
10
Continue on PA 313
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Doylestown Pike
11
Continue on PA 313
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Broad Street
12
Turn right onto PA 309
9.2 mi
·
14 min
·
North West End Boulevard
13
Turn straight onto PA 145
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 145
14
Turn left onto PA 145
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Susquehanna Street
15
Continue on PA 145
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South 5th Street
16
Turn left onto PA 145
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Auburn Street
17
Turn right onto PA 145
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lehigh Street
18
Turn left onto PA 145
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 6th Street
19
Turn left onto Tilghman Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tilghman Street
20
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Doylestown, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.2 — 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
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 313 / West Swamp Road
Turn left onto PA 313 / West Swamp Road
Navigation decision point
4
28.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
PA 145 / Lehigh Street
Turn right onto PA 145 / Lehigh Street
Navigation decision point
4
29.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
PA 145 / South 6th Street
Turn left onto PA 145 / South 6th Street
Navigation decision point
4
30.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Tilghman Street
Turn left onto Tilghman Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.16 one way
$10.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.65 | $11.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
SW 0 to 15 mph
28% 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
10 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
54m 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 keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Only 9% of this trip involves highway travel, so you should prepare for a route defined by local roads like North West End Boulevard, Doylestown Pike, and West Swamp Road. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be a 9.2-mile segment on North West End Boulevard, which provides the most consistent pace of the journey. Because the route relies so heavily on local thoroughfares, the character of the drive feels much more grounded and personal than a standard interstate slog. You will want to stay alert, as the frequent turns and shifts in road type define the rhythm of the entire 54-minute experience.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on North West End Boulevard.
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 North Main 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 54m 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 (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (PA 313 / West Swamp Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.9 miles (PA 145 / Lehigh Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Doylestown, PA
Full guide →Doylestown is a town in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This article also covers the neighboring community of Buckingham.
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 54m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 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 (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (PA 313 / West Swamp Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.9 miles (PA 145 / Lehigh Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. 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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