Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
60.6 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Hudson, PA
Garrison Gao
The drive from Allentown, PA to Hudson, PA covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Tilghman Street, Bear Creek Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 60.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 1h 18m highway drive covering 60.6 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Tilghman Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Tilghman Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 18m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 476, PATP
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 North: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto PA 115 / Bear Creek Boulevard
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Jumper Road
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Allentown, PA and Hudson, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Bear Creek.
Patp
Bear Creek
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 47.7 mi | 52m |
| Tilghman Street | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Bear Creek Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| East Mountain Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Mayock Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jumper Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Oak Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Hudson, PA.
Start on Tilghman Street
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 476; PATP
Take the exit
Turn left onto PA 115
Turn right onto East Mountain Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Jumper Road
Continue on East Main Street
Turn right onto Mayock Street
Continue on South Oak Street
Turn right onto Stark Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.3 mi from Allentown, PA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hudson, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.05 one way
$20.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.00 | $22.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$6
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Allentown on Saturday
Local time
1:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Hudson on Saturday
Local time
1:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
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 by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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