This 95.1-mile drive from Weigelstown, PA to Allentown, PA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 222 and US 30, with some stretches on Allentown Pike, this route is largely highway-focused, with 68% of it being on such roads. You can expect a fuel cost of around $16 for this journey. Given its relatively short duration and highway-centric profile, it’s a straightforward option for a quick trip within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. The drive offers a direct connection between these two cities, making it a practical choice for business or leisure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.6 miles from Weigelstown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 222
39.3 mi
50m
US 30
22.8 mi
31m
Allentown Pike
6 mi
10m
Trexlertown Bypass
5.7 mi
8m
Kutztown Road
2.9 mi
4m
Hamilton Boulevard
2.5 mi
3m
I 83
2.2 mi
3m
West Hamilton Boulevard
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 39.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weigelstown, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on Alta Vista Road
88 ft·8 sec·Alta Vista Road
2
Continue on Alta Vista Road
70 ft·11 sec·Alta Vista Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto PA 74
1.1 mi·1 min·Carlisle Road
4
Turn left onto PA 238
1.1 mi·1 min·Church Road
5
Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
1.7 mi·3 min·Roosevelt Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 30
1.2 mi·2 min·Loucks Road
7
Continue on US 30
0.3 mi·36 sec·Arsenal Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 83 South: BaltimoreUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 83
2.2 mi·3 min·I 83
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward PA 462 East
11
Turn right onto South Belmont Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Belmont Street
12
Turn right onto PA 462
0.1 mi·15 sec·East Market Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto North Hills Road
0.6 mi·1 min·North Hills Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto US 30
23 mi·31 min·US 30
15
Take the exit onto US 222
20 mi·23 min·US 222
Toward US 222 North: Reading
16
Continue on US 222
11 mi·15 min·US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·49 sec
Toward PA 61 North: Centre AvenueUse the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto PA 61
1.1 mi·1 min·Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
0.4 mi·46 sec·Bellevue Avenue
20
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
1.5 mi·2 min·North 5th Street Highway
21
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.5 mi·3 min·Allentown Pike
22
Merge onto US 222
0.2 mi·22 sec·Kutztown Road
23
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi·2 min·Allentown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Enter roundabout onto US 222
160 ft·6 sec·Allentown Pike
25
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi·47 sec·Allentown Pike
26
Enter roundabout onto US 222
123 ft·5 sec·Allentown Pike
27
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi·2 min·Allentown Pike
28
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi·1 min·Kutztown Road
29
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi·40 sec·Allentown Pike
30
Enter roundabout onto US 222
138 ft·1 sec·Kutztown Road
31
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi·2 min·Kutztown Road
32
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi·11 min·US 222
33
Enter roundabout onto US 222
159 ft·2 sec·Hamilton Boulevard
34
Continue on US 222
2.4 mi·3 min·Hamilton Boulevard
35
Turn straight onto US 222
5.7 mi·8 min·Trexlertown Bypass
Toward US 222 North, PA 100 North: Fogelsville, Allentown
36
Continue on PA 222
2.1 mi·3 min·West Hamilton Boulevard
37
Continue on PA 222
1.3 mi·2 min·Hamilton Street
38
Turn left onto North 15th Street
0.7 mi·1 min·North 15th Street
39
Turn right onto Tilghman Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·Tilghman Street
40
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 2 hours, this 95.1-mile trip from Weigelstown to Allentown is best tackled in one go, offering flexibility on departure time. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon can help you avoid the heaviest traffic, especially as you approach Allentown. While the drive is relatively short, consider a brief stop around the midway point if needed, perhaps during that longest stretch of 39.3 miles on US 222, to stretch your legs. The estimated fuel cost is $16, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing to minimize any unscheduled fuel stops.
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 47.6 miles from Weigelstown, PA, or about 1h 6m 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 21 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.6 miles or 1h 6m 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 50m
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 Weigelstown, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Weigelstown, PA
This is one driving day of about 95.1 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Weigelstown, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 82.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|PA 74 / Carlisle Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 74 / Carlisle Road
Navigation decision point
7
5.3 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward I 83 South: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 83 South: Baltimore
7
8 mi into trip|~14m in|PA 462 / East Market Street
Turn right onto PA 462 / East Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
62.1 mi into trip|~1h 25m 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
5
82.8 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.77 one way
$31.53 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$17.27
$34.54
premium
$4.93
$18.44
$36.89
diesel
$5.61
$21.00
$41.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.5
0
$9.99
$4.56
Efficient EV
23.8
0
$8.32
$3.80
EV Truck/SUV
38
0
$13.31
$6.09
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Weigelstown, PA
Late night
in Weigelstown on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Allentown, PA
Late night
in Allentown on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Adamstown, PA
48 mi in
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
2 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
2h 15m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 45.9
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 95.1-mile journey, with 68% of the drive on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39.3 miles on US 222, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While the primary roads like US 222 and US 30 provide a consistent pace, you’ll also navigate sections of Allentown Pike, which might offer a slightly different driving dynamic. Overall, the personality of this route is geared towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways, keeping you moving steadily towards your destination.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 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?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 222 and US 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 74 / Carlisle Road.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 95.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 74 / Carlisle Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (PA 462 / East Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 95.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 74 / Carlisle Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (PA 462 / East Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument. 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.
