Origin
Hazleton, PA
Morning in Hazleton on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hazleton, PA to Allentown, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
46.9 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazleton, PA
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Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Hazleton to Allentown, expect a straightforward journey covering 46.9 miles. This trip typically takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via local thoroughfares like West Magnolia Street, North Church Street, and West Broad Street. Budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast Pennsylvania hubs. Since the entire route is within the same region, you won't need to worry about major geographic shifts or overnight stops. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that allows for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| Hudson Drive | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Tilghman Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Hunter Street | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| West Broad Street | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| East Catawissa Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Mauch Chunk Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Interchange Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 18.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazleton, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on North Lee Court
80 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Lee Court
2
Turn left onto West Magnolia Street
216 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Magnolia Street
3
Turn left onto PA 309
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Church Street
4
Turn left onto PA 93
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broad Street
5
Continue on PA 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Berwick Street
6
Continue on PA 93
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Broad Street
7
Continue on PA 93
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hudson Drive
8
Continue on State Route 93
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hunter Street
9
Continue on PA 93
523 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hudson Drive
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 209
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Catawissa Street
11
Continue on US 209
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lehigh Avenue
12
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lehigh Street
13
Turn left onto US 209
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Susquehanna Street
14
Continue on US 209
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mauch Chunk Street
15
Continue on US 209
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
16
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North First Street
17
Continue on US 209
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bankway Street
18
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on US 209
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Interchange Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 476, PATP
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
22
Merge onto I 476; PATP
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
24
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Allentown
25
Merge onto US 22
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
Use the slight right lane.
27
Merge onto PA 309
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
PA 309
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Tilghman Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tilghman Street
30
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Hazleton, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.1 — 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
|
West Magnolia Street
Turn left onto West Magnolia Street
Navigation decision point
6
22.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
6
41.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...
6
42.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
6
43.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward Tilghman Street East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Tilghman Street East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.78 one way
$15.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.36
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(18.2 mi)
$2.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
18 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
1h 4m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route relies entirely on local roads, meaning you will have zero highway miles to rely on for cruising. Because the infrastructure consists of local streets, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches; in fact, the longest segment on West Magnolia Street is negligible. You will find yourself navigating through local traffic patterns rather than maintaining high speeds on a freeway. Expect the road personality to remain consistent as you transition between the two cities, requiring your full attention on local navigation rather than highway merging.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive near West Magnolia Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 (West Magnolia Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,696 ft
346 ft
Total Climb
731 ft
Total Descent
2,022 ft
Highest Point
1,696 ft
~3.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,350 ft
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 Hazleton, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Harrisburg and Tilghman Street East.
Patp
22.4 mi in
|
~33m
Harrisburg
41.2 mi in
|
~54m
Tilghman Street East
43.1 mi in
|
~58m
About the Cities
Starting in Hazleton, PA
Full guide →Hazleton is a city in the Coal Region of Pennsylvania. It is a mostly impoverished city since the departure of coal mining that has seen Hispanic immigration.
Arriving in Allentown, PA
Full guide →Allentown is the largest city in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, the county seat and largest city in Lehigh County, and the third-largest city in Pennsylvania after Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with a population of 125,845 as of 2020.
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 1h 4m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.36 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.
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: near the start (West Magnolia Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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