Origin
Souderton, PA
Late night in Souderton on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Souderton, 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
42m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Souderton, PA
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Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
This short 25.9-mile drive from Souderton, PA to Allentown, PA will take you about 42 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring just one recommended day. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, making it an economical option. You'll primarily navigate using North West End Boulevard, Sellersville Bypass, and PA 145. The route has a turn-heavy local drive profile, so expect frequent adjustments rather than long stretches of highway. Both Souderton and Allentown are located in the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, so you won't be crossing state or major regional lines on this short journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North West End Boulevard | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| Sellersville Bypass | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| PA 145 | 3 mi | 4m |
| South West End Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| South 6th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Broad Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Tilghman Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lehigh Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North West End Boulevard
— 9.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Souderton, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto PA 113
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto PA 113
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broad Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward PA 309 North
5
Merge onto PA 309
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Sellersville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on PA 309
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South West End Boulevard
7
Continue on PA 309
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
North West End Boulevard
8
Turn straight onto PA 145
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 145
9
Turn left onto PA 145
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Susquehanna Street
10
Continue on PA 145
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South 5th Street
11
Turn left onto PA 145
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Auburn Street
12
Turn right onto PA 145
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lehigh Street
13
Turn left onto PA 145
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 6th Street
14
Turn left onto Tilghman Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tilghman Street
15
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 113 / North Main Street
Turn right onto PA 113 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward PA 309 North
Navigation decision point
Toward PA 309 North
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass
Merge onto PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
23.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
PA 145 / Lehigh Street
Turn right onto PA 145 / Lehigh Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
PA 145 / South 6th Street
Turn left onto PA 145 / South 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.29 one way
$8.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Sunday
Local time
5:59 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
25 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
42m 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 dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile. With only 11% of the journey on highways, you'll be navigating a variety of local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles on North West End Boulevard. As you progress, the road will likely shift between more urban or suburban sections and potentially some more open local stretches, requiring your attention for turns and traffic. This isn't a monotonous cruise; it's a route that keeps you engaged behind the wheel.
Only 11% 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: 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 early in the drive near PA 113 / North Main 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 42m 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 (PA 113 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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: near the start (PA 113 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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