Origin
Germany, PA
Afternoon in Germany on Sunday
Local time
3:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Germany, 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
4h 58m
Distance
232.8 mi
375 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 45m
★
6 AM
4h 58m
8 AM
5h 25m
10 AM
5h 7m
12 PM
5h 5m
3 PM
5h 9m
5 PM
5h 24m
8 PM
4h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Germany, PA
Paul Scheelen
Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
This 232.8-mile drive from Germany, PA, to Allentown, PA, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take just under 5 hours. You'll primarily navigate the Pennsylvania Turnpike and portions of the William Penn Highway and American Legion Memorial Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $39, it's an economical journey. The drive is characterized as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting a blend of highway speeds and potentially more local road sections. Given its duration, it's well-suited for a single day, allowing you to arrive in the Northeast region of Pennsylvania without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
116.4 miles from Germany, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 81 mi | 1h 29m |
| William Penn Highway | 47.7 mi | 57m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 22.5 mi | 27m |
| Quaker Valley Road | 14.2 mi | 20m |
| I 81 | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| Clear Shade Drive | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| Cramer Pike | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| 78th Division Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 81 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germany, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on PA 259
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 259
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
3
Turn right onto US 22
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
5
Turn right onto PA 403
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Cramer Pike
6
Continue on PA 403
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cooper Avenue
7
Turn left onto Iron Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Iron Street
8
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
4th Avenue
9
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broad Street
10
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
11
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Johns Street
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
13
At end of road, turn left onto Bedford Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bedford Street
14
Continue on Scalp Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Scalp Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
Scalp Avenue
16
Continue on Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Scalp Avenue
17
Continue on PA 56
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Clear Shade Drive
18
Continue on PA 56
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Quaker Valley Road
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
20
Merge onto I 99; US 220
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 99; US 220
21
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
22
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
23
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Business 220
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
26
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
81 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on US 11
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
Use the straight lane.
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
31
Merge onto I 81
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
33
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
34
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
35
Merge onto I 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on I 81
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
37
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
19 mi
·
22 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 89
Toward I 78 East: Allentown
39
Continue on I 78
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
40
Continue on I 78; US 22
43 mi
·
50 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
41
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Use the slight right lane.
42
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Cetronia
Use the slight right lane.
43
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Tilghman Street
Use the straight lane.
44
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 58-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Germany, PA, to make the most of your day and avoid potential afternoon traffic. The route has one designated stop, which is a good point to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep in mind the longest stretch is 81 miles, so plan your personal breaks accordingly. With a total of 232.8 miles, you'll want to be mindful of your fuel, especially given the estimated $39 cost, and utilize available services along the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 116.4 miles from Germany, PA, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81 miles.
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 51 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.4 miles or 2h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allentown, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Germany, 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 Germany, PA
This is one driving day of about 232.8 miles and 4h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Germany, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 81 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.4 miles from Germany, 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 81 miles.
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 305 decision points cluster between mile 17.6 and 226.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
7
136.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
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 I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
7
137.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
9
226.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 48m in
|
US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.60 one way
$77.19 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $42.27 | $84.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $45.15 | $90.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.40 | $102.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.60
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(81 mi)
$10.53
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(1 mi)
$0.07
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
$39
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.8 | 0 | $24.44 | $11.17 |
| Efficient EV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.37 | $9.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.1 | 1 | $32.59 | $14.90 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
3:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
116 mi in
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 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
4h 58m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 136.5
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 176.6
View on nps.gov
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 24.1
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 32.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied driving experience on this route, with 42% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 81 miles, primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a good opportunity for consistent speed. As you transition between these main roads, including the William Penn Highway and American Legion Memorial Highway, the profile shifts from faster highway segments to what is described as a 'Mixed drive.' This suggests you'll experience changes in road type and potentially traffic patterns as you progress toward Allentown.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 17.6 miles in near PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 30 significant decision points across 232.8 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 17.6 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 54.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Germany, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Marysville.
Pittsburgh
53.5 mi in
|
~1h 24m
Harrisburg
53.5 mi in
|
~1h 24m
Patp: Pittsburgh
54.7 mi in
|
~1h 26m
Marysville
151.4 mi in
|
~3h 17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 58m. Total distance: 232.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.60 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.6 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 54.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Johnstown Flood National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Allentown, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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