The drive from Allentown, PA to Paupack, PA covers 73.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m 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, Sterling Road 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 $12.25 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
36.9 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 73.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Allentown, PA to Paupack, PA covers 73.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m, 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 25 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.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.9 miles you will encounter 16 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 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 Paupack, 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
Sterling Road
7.1 mi
11m
I 84
5.4 mi
6m
Route 611
4.6 mi
7m
Keystone Shortway
4.3 mi
5m
Main Street
4 mi
9m
PA 33
3.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
PA-33
— 21.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Paupack, 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: BethlehemUse 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: StroudsburgUse 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, HazletonUse the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 80 West: HazletonUse 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
4.6 mi·7 min·Route 611
13
Continue on PA 611
1.1 mi·1 min·Pocono Boulevard
14
Turn right onto PA 196
7.1 mi·11 min·Sterling Road
15
Turn right onto PA 423
0.6 mi·1 min·State Route 423
16
Continue on PA 423
0.4 mi·42 sec·Church Street
17
Continue on PA 423
1.5 mi·2 min·Carlton Road
18
Turn straight onto PA 191
2.9 mi·5 min·South Sterling Road
19
Continue on PA 191; PA 507
4.0 mi·9 min·Main Street
20
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
21
Merge onto I 84
5.4 mi·6 min·I 84
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward PA 390: Promised Land , Tafton
23
Turn left onto PA 390
2.2 mi·3 min·Fairview Lake Road
24
Turn left onto Gumbletown Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Gumbletown Road
25
Arrive at destination
Gumbletown 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 36.9 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 50m 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.9 miles or 50m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paupack, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Allentown, PA
This is one driving day of about 73.9 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Allentown, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 36.9 mi from Allentown, PA
· 50m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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,...
19 mi from route
~49 min detour
$10
near mile 38.2
Park Closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026
Park Closure: Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.25 one way
$24.50 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.42
$26.84
premium
$4.93
$14.33
$28.66
diesel
$5.61
$16.32
$32.63
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
$12
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Hawley, Pennsylvania
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 2
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.2
0
$7.76
$3.55
Efficient EV
18.5
0
$6.47
$2.96
EV Truck/SUV
29.6
0
$10.35
$4.73
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Allentown, PA
Afternoon
in Allentown on Saturday
Local time
12:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Sunny
SE 0 to 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Paupack, PA
Afternoon
in Paupack on Saturday
Local time
12:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
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
33 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 52m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Allentown, PA to Paupack, PA covers 73.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA-33, Lehigh Valley Thruway, Sterling Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.9 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 $12.25 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Paupack, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Hazleton along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
