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Trip from Allentown, PA to Cresco, PA

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

51.2 mi

82 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

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

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county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allentown, PA

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Downtown Cresco, PA, PA

Cresco, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Allentown, PA to Cresco, PA covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on PA-33, Lehigh Valley Thruway, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on PA-33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.49 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

25.6 miles from Allentown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Allentown, PA to Cresco, PA covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA-33 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 4.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 51.2 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: at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (PA 33 / PA-33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
4.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward US 22 East: Bethlehem

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 22 East: Bethlehem
6
12.5 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
5
13 mi into trip | ~19m in | PA 33 / PA-33

Merge onto PA 33 / PA-33

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
34.2 mi into trip | ~46m in | PA 33

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33 toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
6
37.3 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West: Hazleton

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

Use the left lane. Toward I 80 West: Hazleton

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 Allentown, PA to Cresco, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Hazleton along the way.

Hazleton

34.2 mi in | ~46m | via PA 33

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
PA-33 21.2 mi 26m
Lehigh Valley Thruway 7.9 mi 10m
Keystone Shortway 4.3 mi 5m
Route 611 3.5 mi 5m
PA 33 3.1 mi 4m
Woodland Road 2 mi 4m
Tilghman Street 1.9 mi 3m
Airport Road 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: PA-33 — 21.2 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Tilghman Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street
2

Continue on Union Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · Union Boulevard
3

Turn left onto Airport Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Airport Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 22 East: Bethlehem Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto US 22

7.9 mi · 10 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto PA 33

21 mi · 26 min · PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33

3.1 mi · 4 min · PA 33
Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton Use the left lane.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton Use the left lane.
10

Merge onto I 80

4.3 mi · 5 min · Keystone Shortway
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward PA 611: Scotrun
12

Turn left onto PA 611

3.5 mi · 5 min · Route 611
13

Turn right onto Woodland Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Woodland Road
14

Turn straight onto Carlton Road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Carlton Road
15

Turn right onto PA 940

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Paradise Valley Road
16

Turn left onto PA 390

1.3 mi · 2 min · PA 390
17

At end of road, turn left onto PA 191; PA 390

1.2 mi · 2 min · PA 191; PA 390
18

Turn right onto Hardytown Road Extension

363 ft · 16 sec · Hardytown Road Extension
19

Turn right onto Sand Spring Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Sand Spring Road
20

Arrive at destination

Sand Spring Road

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 25.6 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.2 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 51.2 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 25.6 miles or 35m 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

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Allentown, 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 Allentown, PA

This is one driving day of about 51.2 miles and 1h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Allentown, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on PA-33 for about 21.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.6 mi from Allentown, PA · 35m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

26 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cresco, PA

The final approach into Cresco, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cresco, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

17 mi from route ~44 min detour $10 near mile 51.2
Park Closure: Routine Winter Service Levels in Effect
Park Closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.49 one way

$16.98 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.30 $18.59
premium $4.93 $9.93 $19.86
diesel $5.61 $11.30 $22.61

Estimated Tolls: $0.55

Lehigh Valley Thruway (7.9 mi) $0.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tilghman Square Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Allentown, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Allentown, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Brixmor Village West (Allentown, PA)

Allentown, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Bethlehem Ford

Bethlehem, PA

RED_E

4 DCFC

Easton Ford

Easton, PA

RED_E

4 DCFC

Nazareth Ford

Nazareth, PA

RED_E

4 DCFC

Haldeman Ford Allentown

Allentown, PA

FORD_CHARGE

2 DCFC

SWTCH Energy

Bethlehem, PA

SWTCH

2 DCFC

EV Connect: 3 ChargePoint Network: 3 RED_E: 3 Tesla: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Electrify America: 1 SWTCH: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.4 0 $5.38 $2.46
Efficient EV 12.8 0 $4.48 $2.05
EV Truck/SUV 20.5 0 $7.17 $3.28

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Allentown, PA

Night in Allentown on Tuesday

Local time

11:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cresco, PA

Night in Cresco on Tuesday

Local time

11:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

40°F

Ramapo, NY

26 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

5 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 14m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Allentown, PA to Cresco, PA covers 51.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA-33, Lehigh Valley Thruway, Keystone Shortway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.6 miles from Allentown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 51.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (PA 33 / PA-33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Allentown, PA to Cresco, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Hazleton along the way.

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