Origin
Quakertown, PA
Morning in Quakertown on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quakertown, 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
26m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Quakertown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
This short 15.9-mile drive from Quakertown, PA to Allentown, PA takes about 26 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. You'll navigate local roads for most of the journey, with only 19% of the drive on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $3, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. Given its short duration and lack of required overnight stays, you can easily fit this into your schedule. Both locations are within the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographic divides. It's a straightforward trip perfect for a quick hop between these two Pennsylvania towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North West End Boulevard | 9.2 mi | 14m |
| PA 145 | 3 mi | 4m |
| South 6th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Broad Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Tilghman Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lehigh Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Susquehanna Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North West End Boulevard
— 9.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quakertown, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on PA 313
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broad Street
2
Turn right onto PA 309
9.2 mi
·
14 min
·
North West End Boulevard
3
Turn straight onto PA 145
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 145
4
Turn left onto PA 145
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Susquehanna Street
5
Continue on PA 145
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South 5th Street
6
Turn left onto PA 145
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Auburn Street
7
Turn right onto PA 145
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lehigh Street
8
Turn left onto PA 145
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 6th Street
9
Turn left onto Tilghman Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tilghman Street
10
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 309 / North West End Boulevard
Turn right onto PA 309 / North West End Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
13.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
PA 145 / West Susquehanna Street
Turn left onto PA 145 / West Susquehanna Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
PA 145 / Lehigh Street
Turn right onto PA 145 / Lehigh Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
PA 145 / South 6th Street
Turn left onto PA 145 / South 6th Street
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Tilghman Street
Turn left onto Tilghman Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m 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 on this route. While 19% of your journey will be on highways, the majority of the 15.9 miles will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 9.2 miles along North West End Boulevard. This means you'll be navigating through towns and potentially dealing with more traffic signals and intersections. The drive changes character as you move from one municipality to the next, offering a varied but generally urban or suburban driving experience rather than open highway cruising.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on North West End Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.9 miles in near PA 309 / North West End Boulevard.
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 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (PA 309 / North West End Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (PA 145 / West Susquehanna Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (PA 145 / Lehigh Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 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 0.9 miles (PA 309 / North West End Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (PA 145 / West Susquehanna Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (PA 145 / Lehigh 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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