Origin
Lititz, PA
Late night in Lititz on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lititz, 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 25m
Distance
68.6 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lititz, PA
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Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Lititz to Allentown covers 64.3 miles of Pennsylvania countryside, making for a straightforward 1-hour and 22-minute journey. Since this trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the trip. You will stay entirely within the Northeast region, transitioning between two neighboring PA cities. This route serves as a practical, direct link if you are looking to avoid major interstate congestion and prefer a more localized driving experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 38 mi | 45m |
| Stiegel Pike | 6 mi | 6m |
| Lancaster Avenue | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| South College Street | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Tilghman Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Furnace Hill Pike | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Furnace Hills Pike | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 38 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lititz, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on PA 772
103 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto PA 501
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on PA 501
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Furnace Hills Pike
4
Continue on PA 501
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Furnace Hill Pike
5
Continue on PA 501
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Stiegel Pike
6
Continue on PA 501
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South College Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on PA 501
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
8
Continue on PA 501
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
9
Continue on PA 501
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lancaster Avenue
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
11
Merge onto I 78; US 22
38 mi
·
45 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Cetronia
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Tilghman Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Lititz, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.5 — 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
|
PA 501 / North Broad Street
Turn right onto PA 501 / North Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
5
24.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway
Merge onto I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
$11.37 one way
$22.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.46 | $24.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.30 | $26.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
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
$11
Tolls
$0
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.60 | $4.39 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Allentown, PA
Late night in Allentown on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 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
16 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 25m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate primarily via North Broad Street and Furnace Hills Pike, which dictate the pace of your journey. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—with the longest segment on North Broad Street measuring 0 miles—you should anticipate frequent changes in speed and direction. The road’s personality is defined by its winding, local nature, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. It is a functional drive that trades the monotony of a highway for a more technical, hands-on experience through the Pennsylvania landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38 mi on William Penn Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 501 / North Broad Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 6 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 (PA 501 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.5 miles (I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
777 ft
346 ft
Total Climb
796 ft
Total Descent
834 ft
Highest Point
777 ft
~53.9 mi in
Elevation Range
431 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 Lititz, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport and Cetronia.
Lvi Airport
62.5 mi in
|
~1h 15m
|
via US 22
Cetronia
63.5 mi in
|
~1h 16m
About the Cities
Starting in Lititz, PA
Full guide →Lititz is a town of 9,400 people (2020) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1756, Lititz is known for its quaint, tree-lined streets and historic district, its many unique shops, museums, businesses, inns, bed and breakfasts, Wilbur Chocolate, and Sturgis Pretzel.
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 25m. Total distance: 68.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38 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 (PA 501 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.5 miles (I 78; US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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