Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
48 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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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Sun Valley, PA
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This 48-mile drive from Allentown to Sun Valley, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 2 minutes. Designed as a highway-focused experience, you'll spend about 87% of your time on major roadways, including stretches of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $8, this route is perfect for a day trip, requiring no overnight stops. It's a quick and efficient way to travel within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, ideal for those looking for a simple transit rather than an extensive scenic exploration.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 48 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this journey, with 87% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, PA 903, and PA 115, offering a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.4 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, allowing for sustained travel without frequent exits. While not a winding country road, the highway nature ensures a direct and efficient path between Allentown and Sun Valley.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 903. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 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 48 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 North: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 903: Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 903 North: Lake Harmony
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto PA 115
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Allegheny Drive
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Allentown, PA and Sun Valley, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Lake Harmony.
Patp
Lake Harmony
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 29.4 mi | 32m |
| PA 903 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| PA 115 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Tilghman Street | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Mathews Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Candlewood Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Allegheny Drive | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Sun Valley, PA.
Start on Tilghman Street
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 476; PATP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto PA 903
At end of road, turn right onto PA 115
Turn left onto Mathews Drive
Turn right onto Candlewood Lane
Turn right onto Allegheny Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24 mi from Allentown, PA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Sun Valley, 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
$7.96 one way
$15.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.72 | $17.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.82
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$4
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Allentown on Thursday
Local time
9:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Sun Valley on Thursday
Local time
9:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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.
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