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Trip from Stonybrook, PA to Allentown, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

83.9 mi

135 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Stonybrook, PA, PA

Stonybrook, PA

Michael Taccetta

county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allentown, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Stonybrook, PA to Allentown, PA covers 83.9 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 222, US 30, Allentown Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.3 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.9 miles from Stonybrook, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 222 39.3 mi 50m
US 30 17.9 mi 24m
Allentown Pike 6 mi 10m
Trexlertown Bypass 5.7 mi 8m
Kutztown Road 2.9 mi 4m
Hamilton Boulevard 2.5 mi 3m
West Hamilton Boulevard 2.1 mi 3m
North 5th Street Highway 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 222 — 39.3 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stonybrook, PA and Allentown, PA.

1

Start on PA 462

78 ft · 1 sec · Lincoln Highway
2

Continue on PA 462

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Market Street
3

Continue on PA 462

1.2 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
4

Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Kreutz Creek Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
6

Merge onto US 30

18 mi · 24 min · US 30
7

Take the exit onto US 222

20 mi · 23 min · US 222
Toward US 222 North: Reading
8

Continue on US 222

11 mi · 15 min · US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 49 sec
Toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn straight onto PA 61

1.1 mi · 1 min · Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Bellevue Avenue
12

Turn left onto US 222 BUS

1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway
13

Continue on US 222 BUS

2.5 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
14

Merge onto US 222

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Kutztown Road
15

Continue on US 222

1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Enter roundabout onto US 222

160 ft · 6 sec · Allentown Pike
17

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Allentown Pike
18

Enter roundabout onto US 222

123 ft · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
19

Continue on US 222

1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
20

Continue on US 222

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kutztown Road
21

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Allentown Pike
22

Enter roundabout onto US 222

138 ft · 1 sec · Kutztown Road
23

Continue on US 222

1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
24

Keep slight left at fork onto US 222

8.7 mi · 11 min · US 222
25

Enter roundabout onto US 222

159 ft · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
26

Continue on US 222

2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
27

Turn straight onto US 222

5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass
Toward US 222 North, PA 100 North: Fogelsville, Allentown
28

Continue on PA 222

2.1 mi · 3 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
29

Continue on PA 222

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street
30

Turn left onto North 15th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North 15th Street
31

Turn right onto Tilghman Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Tilghman Street
32

Arrive at destination

Tilghman Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.9 miles from Stonybrook, PA, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 18 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.9 miles or 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allentown, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Stonybrook, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Stonybrook, PA

This is one driving day of about 83.9 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Stonybrook, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 222 for about 39.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Wyomissing, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wyomissing, PA

42 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

Landisville, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Whitfield, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.9 miles from Stonybrook, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Rivertowne Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Wrightsville, Pennsylvania

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 8min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17172523184

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Rivertowne Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Wrightsville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17172523184

Visit website

Allentown Service Plaza

0.4 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.4 mi from route

Service Plaza

2 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 71.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward US 30 East: Lancaster

Navigation decision point

Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
4
20.3 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 222

Take the exit onto US 222 toward US 222 North: Reading

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 222 North: Reading
6
50.8 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
4
57.6 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | US 222 / Allentown Pike

Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Allentown Pike

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
71.5 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.50 one way

$26.99 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $15.19 $30.38
premium $4.95 $16.36 $32.73
diesel $5.98 $19.75 $39.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.2 0 $8.81 $4.03
Efficient EV 21 0 $7.34 $3.36
EV Truck/SUV 33.6 0 $11.75 $5.37

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026

Origin

Stonybrook, PA

Evening in Stonybrook on Sunday

Local time

8:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Allentown, PA

Evening in Allentown on Sunday

Local time

8:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Mostly Sunny

NE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 58m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 34.7
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

83.9 mi in 1h 58m, mostly highway — 39.3 mi of that is on US 222.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.3 mi on US 222.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 222 and US 30. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (US 222): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 50.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Allentown, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1762

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Albertus L. Meyers Bridge — bridge in United States of America
  • • Allentown Masonic Temple — masonic temple in Allentown, Pennsylvania
  • • Allentown National Bank — bank building in Allentown, Pennsylvania

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 58m. Total distance: 83.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.3 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 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 20.3 miles (US 222): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 50.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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