Origin
Mohnton, PA
Morning in Mohnton on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mohnton, 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
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
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.
Mohnton, PA
Haneul Trac
Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
Mohnton to Allentown is 40.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via US 222, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. If you're looking for a quick hop between towns with minimal highway time, this route fits the bill. It's a practical option for local travel, offering a direct connection without extensive freeway driving.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| Trexlertown Bypass | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| North 5th Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| Kutztown Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| West Lancaster Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 8.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mohnton, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on North Church Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Church Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto East Madison Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Madison Street
3
Turn left onto Hill Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hill Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto Mohnton Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Mohnton Boulevard
5
Turn left onto East Wyomissing Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Wyomissing Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 222 BUS; PA 724
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Lancaster Avenue
7
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bingaman Street
8
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Laurel Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 222 BUS
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
12
Merge onto US 222
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kutztown Road
13
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 222
160 ft
·
6 sec
·
Allentown Pike
15
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
16
Enter roundabout onto US 222
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
17
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
18
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
19
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Allentown Pike
20
Enter roundabout onto US 222
138 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kutztown Road
21
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 222
23
Enter roundabout onto US 222
159 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
24
Continue on US 222
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
25
Turn straight onto US 222
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
Toward US 222 North, PA 100 North: Fogelsville, Allentown
26
Continue on PA 222
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
27
Continue on PA 222
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Street
28
Turn left onto North 15th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 15th Street
29
Turn right onto Tilghman Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
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
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Mohnton, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Madison Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Madison Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Hill Street
Turn left onto Hill Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Mohnton Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto Mohnton Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Turn left onto US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.68 one way
$13.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Allentown on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph
0% 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
7 degrees cooler 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
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, offering a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 22% of the drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on local roads like Allentown Pike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.7 miles on US 222, so be prepared for varying speeds and frequent adjustments. The Trexlertown Bypass offers a brief period of more consistent travel before you transition back to more localized roads. This turn-heavy profile means you'll be actively engaged with the road for the entirety of the trip.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on US 222.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.3 miles in near East Madison Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.3 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 0.3 miles (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Hill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Mohnton Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
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: 40.3 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on US 222. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.3 miles (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Hill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Mohnton Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail and 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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