Origin
Limerick, PA
Late night in Limerick on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Limerick, 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
57m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Limerick, PA
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Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Limerick to Allentown, you are looking at a straightforward 32.5-mile journey through Pennsylvania. On average, this trip takes about 57 minutes to complete, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel, keeping this an affordable regional excursion. The route primarily utilizes PA 100, Swamp Pike, and South Cedar Crest Boulevard to navigate between the two points. Because the distance is relatively short and the transit time is under an hour, it offers a convenient connection between these Northeast locations without the fatigue of a long-haul drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 100 | 14.8 mi | 25m |
| Swamp Pike | 7.3 mi | 14m |
| South Cedar Crest Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Tilghman Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Pottstown Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Philadelphia Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Arcadia Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Ridge Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 100
— 14.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Limerick, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on South Limerick Road
34 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Limerick Road
2
Turn left onto West Ridge Pike
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Ridge Pike
3
Turn right onto East Arcadia Drive
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Arcadia Drive
4
Enter roundabout onto Swamp Pike
43 ft
·
0 sec
·
Swamp Pike
5
Continue on Swamp Pike
7.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Swamp Pike
6
Turn straight onto PA 73
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Philadelphia Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
8
Merge onto PA 100
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottstown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on PA 100
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
PA 100
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on PA 100
15 mi
·
24 min
·
PA 100
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 29
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Tilghman Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Tilghman Street
13
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Limerick, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.2 — 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
|
West Ridge Pike
Turn left onto West Ridge Pike
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Arcadia Drive
Turn right onto East Arcadia Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Swamp Pike
Enter roundabout onto Swamp Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Merge onto PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
PA 29 / South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Turn left onto PA 29 / South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.39 one way
$10.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.30 | $12.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Allentown on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 0 to 15 mph
26% chance
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
39 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
57m 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 mixed driving experience that transitions from local roads to more substantial highway segments. Approximately 45% of this route is comprised of highway driving, providing a balance between slower local stretches and faster travel. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on PA 100, which covers 14.8 miles of the total distance. The personality of the drive shifts as you move from the initial local roads onto the main highway corridors. You will find that the road surface and traffic patterns change as you progress through the 32.5-mile span, requiring you to stay attentive to shifting speed limits.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on PA 100.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Ridge Pike.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Ridge Pike): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Arcadia Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Swamp Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on PA 100. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Ridge Pike): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Arcadia Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Swamp Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, First State National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). 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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