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Trip from Kenmar, PA to Allentown, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
122.2 mi
197 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
19 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenmar, PA
Qeis Ismail
Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
Kenmar to Allentown is 122.2 miles and takes about 2h 33m via Susquehanna Beltway, William Penn Highway, and Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. The majority of the route utilizes main roads, making it a practical choice for a single-day excursion. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, you can easily fit this drive into a busy schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.1 miles from Kenmar, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Beltway | 23 mi | 25m |
| William Penn Highway | 21.6 mi | 26m |
| Keystone Shortway | 11.5 mi | 12m |
| State Route 54 | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Elysburg Road | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Sunbury Road | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Tilghman Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Susquehanna Beltway
— 23 mi, about 25m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,375 veh/hr typical · worst 1,843
Quietest
2 AM
~202 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenmar, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on Reed Street
97 ft
·
9 sec
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Reed Street
2
Turn left onto Westminster Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Westminster Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3rd Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
5
Merge onto I 180; US 220
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
8
Merge onto I 80
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Keystone Shortway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
10
Turn slight left
79 ft
·
2 sec
11
Turn right onto PA 54
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on PA 54
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Factory Street
13
Continue on PA 54
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
14
Turn left onto PA 54
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Elysburg Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on PA 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
16
Continue on PA 901
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
17
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
18
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
19
Continue on PA 901
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
20
Turn right onto PA 901
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
21
Turn right onto PA 901
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
22
Continue on PA 901
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
23
Turn left onto PA 183
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
24
Turn right onto PA 61
493 ft
·
6 sec
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Route 61 South
25
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on PA 61
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
28
Merge onto I 78; US 22
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
29
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.
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Cetronia
Use the slight right lane.
31
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Tilghman Street
Use the straight lane.
32
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 33m drive time, you can comfortably leave Kenmar any time in the morning and still reach Allentown with plenty of daylight. With only one stop recommended and a manageable distance, you have flexibility in pacing your drive. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $20, so be sure to fill up before you leave Kenmar or at your stop. The transition from highway to surface roads is a key point to be aware of as you near Allentown.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.1 miles from Kenmar, PA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23 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 27 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.1 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allentown, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kenmar, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Kenmar, PA
This is one driving day of about 122.2 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Kenmar, 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 Susquehanna Beltway for about 23 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.1 miles from Kenmar, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Montour County Rest Area Westbound
0.2 mi from route
Allentown Service Plaza
1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 24.7 and 117 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
24.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
5
36.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
5
37.1 mi into trip
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~43m in
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PA 54 / Continental Boulevard
Turn right onto PA 54 / Continental Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
116.1 mi into trip
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~2h 24m in
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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
117 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m 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
$19.66 one way
$39.32 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.13 | $44.25 |
| premium | $4.95 | $23.83 | $47.67 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $28.77 | $57.54 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way.
EV Charging Along Route
19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Exxon - Tesla Supercharger
Milton, PA
Tesla
16 DCFC
Tilghman Square Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
Allentown, PA
Tesla
16 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Montgomery, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Allentown, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Kutztown, PA Rechargery @ Sheetz - Golden Key Rd
Kutztown, PA
IONNA
10 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Williamsport, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Hamburg, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Allentown, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tesla: 7
ChargePoint Network: 3
FORD_CHARGE: 2
Blink Network: 1
Non-Networked: 1
IONNA: 1
eVgo Network: 1
Electrify America: 1
EV Connect: 1
RED_E: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.83 | $5.87 |
| Efficient EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.69 | $4.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.11 | $7.82 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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.
Origin
Kenmar, PA
Evening in Kenmar on Sunday
Local time
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Allentown, PA
Evening in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
21 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
2h 33m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 80
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily surface roads, with only 9% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 23 miles on the Susquehanna Beltway before transitioning to surface roads for the remainder of your trip. Expect a more local driving feel with frequent changes in speed limits and potential for more traffic signals as you approach your destination.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23 mi on Susquehanna Beltway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 24.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 18 significant decision points across 122.2 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 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.1 miles (PA 54 / Continental Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Kenmar, PA to Allentown, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.
Washingtonville
36.9 mi in
|
~43m
About the Cities
Arriving in Allentown, PA
Full guide →Founded 1762
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.
Top landmarks
- • Albertus L. Meyers Bridge — bridge in United States of America
- • Allentown Masonic Temple — masonic temple in Allentown, Pennsylvania
- • Allentown National Bank — bank building in Allentown, Pennsylvania
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 2h 33m. Total distance: 122.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23 miles on Susquehanna Beltway. 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 — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.1 miles (PA 54 / Continental Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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, NREL for EV charging, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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