Origin
Macungie, PA
Morning in Macungie on Sunday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macungie, 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
17m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macungie, PA
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Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
Macungie to Allentown is 9.3 miles and takes about 17 minutes via North Brookside Road, West Hamilton Boulevard, and Hamilton Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive that's more about navigating local streets than open highway. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or as part of a larger exploration of the Lehigh Valley. Consider this your essential connection between these two neighboring communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Brookside Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Hamilton Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North 15th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tilghman Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Brookside Road
— 3.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macungie, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on this road
243 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
85 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn left onto PA 100
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn left onto North Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Walnut Street
5
Turn left onto North Brookside Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Brookside Road
6
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
8
Merge onto US 222
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
9
Continue on PA 222
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
10
Continue on PA 222
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Street
11
Turn left onto North 15th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 15th Street
12
Turn right onto Tilghman Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Tilghman Street
13
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.5 — 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
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 100 / East Main Street
Turn left onto PA 100 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Walnut Street
Turn left onto North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 222 / West Hamilton Boulevard
Merge onto US 222 / West Hamilton Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North 15th Street
Turn left onto North 15th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.54 one way
$3.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 mph
22% 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
28 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
17m 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?
This route is characterized by its frequent turns, leaning more towards a local street experience than a highway cruise, with a 0% highway share. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 3.4 miles on North Brookside Road. As you progress, you'll transition from North Brookside Road onto West Hamilton Boulevard and finally onto Hamilton Street, experiencing a mix of suburban and more urban road conditions. Be prepared for traffic signals and varying speed limits throughout this drive.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on North Brookside Road.
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.
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 17m drive. You will face about 8 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 100 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 3.4 miles on North Brookside Road. 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 100 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park. 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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