Origin
East Bangor, PA
Morning in East Bangor on Sunday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East 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
47m
Distance
29.5 mi
47 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 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Bangor, PA
Michael Taccetta
Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
This 29.5-mile drive from East Bangor to Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 47 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $5, it's an economical choice for a single-day excursion within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes the Lehigh Valley Thruway and Bangor Road, offering a practical connection between these two communities. Given its short distance and duration, this journey is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without the need for an overnight stay.
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 |
| Mount Bethel Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Tilghman Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| MacArthur Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lehigh Valley Thruway
— 10.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Bangor, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on PA 512
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Bethel Highway
2
Turn left onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Broadway
3
Turn left onto PA 191
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
4
Continue on PA 191
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Boulevard
5
Continue on PA 191
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Bangor Road
6
Continue on PA 191
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sullivan Trail
7
Continue on PA 191
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto PA 191
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Industrial Boulevard
9
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward PA 33 South: Easton
10
Merge onto PA 33
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto US 22
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward PA 145
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
177 ft
·
8 sec
Toward PA 145 South
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto PA 145
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
MacArthur Road
16
Continue on PA 145
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MacArthur Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on PA 145
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
North 7th Street
18
Turn right onto Tilghman Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tilghman Street
19
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 11.1 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
11.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn left toward PA 33 South: Easton
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward PA 33 South: Easton
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
16.2 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
27.3 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
27.5 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
$4.89 one way
$9.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
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
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
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
11:00 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 47-minute journey. While 16% of the route involves highway driving, primarily on the Lehigh Valley Thruway, the majority of the trip will feel more like navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.5 miles on the Lehigh Valley Thruway, after which you'll transition to more frequent turns. This blend means you'll experience periods of faster travel interspersed with more deliberate navigation through local areas, requiring your attention throughout the drive.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 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 11.1 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 11 decision points packed into just 29.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.4 miles (PA 33 / PA-33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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 11.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.4 miles (PA 33 / PA-33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 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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