Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
37.6 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allentown, PA
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Effort, PA
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The drive from Allentown, PA to Effort, PA covers 37.6 miles and takes about 55m 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, Old Route 115 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.5 miles on PA-33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 55m highway drive covering 37.6 miles, with most of the trip on PA-33 and Lehigh Valley Thruway. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.5 miles on PA-33.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA-33 and Lehigh Valley Thruway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.
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 37.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward US 22 East: Bethlehem
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto PA 33 / PA-33
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto Old Route 115
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Allentown, PA to Effort, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Saylorsburg along the way.
Saylorsburg
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA-33 | 16.5 mi | 20m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| Old Route 115 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| PA 115 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| US 209 | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Tilghman Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Airport Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Union Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Effort, PA.
Start on Tilghman Street
Continue on Union Boulevard
Turn left onto Airport Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 22
Take the exit
Merge onto PA 33
Take the exit
Turn right onto Cherry Valley Road
At end of road, turn right onto Old Route 115
Turn left onto US 209
Enter roundabout onto PA 115
Continue on PA 115
Turn right
Turn left
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Allentown, PA · 27m into the drive
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.
A short stop after about 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Effort, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.23 one way
$12.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 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 | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Allentown on Friday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Effort on Friday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
59°F
Belfast, PA
19 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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