Origin
Newville, PA
Afternoon in Newville on Sunday
Local time
12:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newville, 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
49m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newville, PA
Jack Pace
Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Newville to Allentown, you are in for a quick 28.5-mile journey that typically takes about 49 minutes. This straightforward trip is perfect for a one-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via North West End Boulevard, PA 145, and South West End Boulevard. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly cost-effective way to move across the Northeast region. Since the entire route stays within Pennsylvania, you can expect a familiar, consistent driving environment throughout the trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North West End Boulevard | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| PA 145 | 3 mi | 4m |
| South West End Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| East Walnut Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Baringer Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Bethlehem Pike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| North Limekiln Pike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South 6th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North West End Boulevard
— 9.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newville, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on Creek Road
115 ft
·
6 sec
·
Creek Road
2
Turn right onto PA 152
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Limekiln Pike
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 152
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hilltown Pike
4
Turn straight onto PA 152
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Baringer Avenue
5
Turn left onto PA 113; PA 152
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Main Street
6
Turn right onto PA 152
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Walnut Street
7
Turn right onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
South 5th Street
8
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Market Street
9
Turn left onto PA 563
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ridge Road
10
Turn right onto Bethlehem Pike
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Pike
11
Continue on Bethlehem Road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bethlehem Road
12
Continue on PA 309
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South West End Boulevard
13
Continue on PA 309
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
North West End Boulevard
14
Turn straight onto PA 145
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 145
15
Turn left onto PA 145
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Susquehanna Street
16
Continue on PA 145
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South 5th Street
17
Turn left onto PA 145
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Auburn Street
18
Turn right onto PA 145
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lehigh Street
19
Turn left onto PA 145
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 6th Street
20
Turn left onto Tilghman Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tilghman Street
21
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 152 / Hilltown Pike
At end of road, turn right onto PA 152 / Hilltown Pike
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
PA 113; PA 152 / East Main Street
Turn left onto PA 113; PA 152 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
PA 152 / East Walnut Street
Turn right onto PA 152 / East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
West Market Street
Turn left onto West Market Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Bethlehem Pike
Turn right onto Bethlehem Pike
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Afternoon in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
12:19 PM
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
5 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
49m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 10% of the trip spent on highways, you will spend most of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 9.3-mile segment on North West End Boulevard, which provides the most consistent pace of the drive. Because the route is technical and winding, it feels much more personal than a standard highway slog. Be prepared to keep your hands on the wheel and stay alert as the road configuration shifts frequently.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on North West End Boulevard.
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 around 1.7 miles in near PA 152 / Hilltown Pike.
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 49m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (PA 152 / Hilltown Pike): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (PA 113; PA 152 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (PA 152 / East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
662 ft
240 ft
Total Climb
737 ft
Total Descent
705 ft
Highest Point
662 ft
~2 mi in
Elevation Range
423 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on North West End Boulevard. 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: at 1.7 miles (PA 152 / Hilltown Pike): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (PA 113; PA 152 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (PA 152 / East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. 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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