Origin
Spring City, PA
Morning in Spring City on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring City, 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 2m
Distance
38.2 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring City, PA
Tran Anh Tuan
Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
Spring City to Allentown is 38.2 miles and takes about 1h 2m via PA 100 and Pottstown Pike, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip connects two points within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. It offers a mixed driving experience, blending highway time with local road travel. Given its brief duration and manageable cost, this route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip or a quick hop between towns. You'll find it a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 100 | 14.8 mi | 25m |
| Pottstown Pike | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Schuylkill Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| South Cedar Crest Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Tilghman Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Pottstown Bypass | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| New Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hall Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 100
— 14.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring City, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on South Church Street
111 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Church Street
2
Turn left onto Hall Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hall Street
3
Turn right onto North Wall Street
520 ft
·
28 sec
·
North Wall Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto New Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
New Street
5
Turn right onto PA 724
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Schuylkill Road
6
Take the ramp
152 ft
·
3 sec
Toward US 422
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 422 West: Pottstown, Reading
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 422
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottstown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward PA 100 North: Allentown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto PA 100
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Pottstown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on PA 100
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
PA 100
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on PA 100
15 mi
·
24 min
·
PA 100
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto PA 29
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
South Cedar Crest Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Tilghman Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Tilghman Street
15
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Spring City, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
New Street
At end of road, turn left onto New Street
Navigation decision point
9
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 422 West: Pottstown, Reading
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 422 West: Pottstown, Reading
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 422 / Pottstown Bypass
Merge onto US 422 / Pottstown Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward PA 100 North: Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 100 North: Allentown
5
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Merge onto PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.33 one way
$12.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.94 | $13.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
7:22 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
6 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 2m 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 drive features a mixed profile, with 39% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on PA 100 and Pottstown Pike. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate without a significant change in road type is 14.8 miles on PA 100. Expect the character of the road to evolve, transitioning between quicker highway driving and more local road conditions. It's a drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on PA 100.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near New Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.4 miles (New Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles (US 422 / Pottstown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Spring City, PA to Allentown, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Reading along the way.
Reading
6.1 mi in
|
~10m
About the Cities
Starting in Spring City, PA
Full guide →Founded 1867
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 2m. Total distance: 38.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on PA 100. 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 0.4 miles (New Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles (US 422 / Pottstown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, First State National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). 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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