Origin
Hamburg, PA
Morning in Hamburg on Sunday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamburg, 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
37m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamburg, PA
Valeria Boltneva
Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
This short, 27.4-mile drive from Hamburg, PA to Allentown, PA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 37 minutes. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, including the William Penn Highway, Tilghman Street, and Lehigh Valley Thruway, with no significant highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $5, making it an economical option. Given its brief duration and local road nature, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a segment within a larger Pennsylvania exploration. Both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region, simplifying regional context for your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 20.5 mi | 25m |
| Tilghman Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 4th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Primrose Alley | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 20.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamburg, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on Primrose Alley
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
Primrose Alley
2
Turn right onto State Street
219 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
3
Turn right onto North 4th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
5
Merge onto I 78; US 22
21 mi
·
25 min
·
William Penn Highway
6
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.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Cetronia
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Tilghman Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
State Street
Turn right onto State Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 4th Street
Turn right onto North 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
9
21.3 mi into trip
|
~27m 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...
6
22.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Cetronia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Cetronia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(1 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 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 | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
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
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
37 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
37m 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, characterized by frequent intersections and varied road conditions rather than continuous high-speed travel. With a 0% highway share, you'll be staying on local arteries like the William Penn Highway, which offers the longest uninterrupted stretch at 20.5 miles. This means you'll experience a more engaged driving style, navigating through communities and adapting to changing traffic patterns. The journey doesn't feature long, monotonous stretches but rather a series of connected local roads that guide you through the landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.5 mi on William Penn Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near State Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.4 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: 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 Hamburg, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport and Cetronia.
Lvi Airport
21.3 mi in
|
~27m
|
via US 22
Cetronia
22.2 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.5 miles on William Penn Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.07 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.
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 (State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail. 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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