Origin
Allentown, PA
Evening in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
8:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Tunkhannock, PA
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
85.8 mi
138 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allentown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Tunkhannock, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Allentown to Tunkhannock, expect a straightforward journey spanning 85.8 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 1 hour and 56 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your travel budget should account for approximately $14 in fuel costs for the round trip. Traveling entirely within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, the route keeps you on familiar territory as you head north. This is a practical, efficient path that bridges two distinct areas of the state without demanding too much of your time behind the wheel.
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
42.9 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 67% of your travel time spent on major routes. You will spend the bulk of your journey on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, which accounts for a 47.7-mile stretch of uninterrupted driving. Transitioning from the high-speed turnpike, the route eventually shifts to PA 309 and the Tunkhannock Highway. Expect a mix of efficient, fast-paced interstate cruising that gradually gives way to local highway driving as you approach your destination. The experience is consistent and functional, designed to get you between these two points with minimal navigation effort.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 47.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Tunkhannock Highway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 476, PATP
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 476, PATP
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 North: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
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
Exit 105
Toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
4
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
PA 115 / Bear Creek Boulevard
Turn left onto PA 115 / Bear Creek Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Allentown, PA and Tunkhannock, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Bear Creek.
Patp
4.5 mi in
|
~7m
Bear Creek
53.1 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 47.7 mi | 52m |
| Tunkhannock Highway | 15.7 mi | 25m |
| PA 309 | 9.9 mi | 16m |
| Tilghman Street | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Bear Creek Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Hunter Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 47.7 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Tunkhannock, PA.
1
Start on Tilghman Street
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Tilghman Street
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 476, PATP
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 476; PATP
48 mi
·
52 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the none lane.
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 105
Toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
6
Turn left onto PA 115
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Bear Creek Boulevard
7
Continue on PA 309
9.8 mi
·
16 min
·
PA 309
8
Take the exit onto PA 309
509 ft
·
12 sec
·
PA 309
9
Merge onto PA 309
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Tunkhannock Highway
10
Continue on PA 29
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Hunter Highway
11
Continue on PA 29
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Tunkhannock Highway
12
Continue on PA 29
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bridge Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Arrive at destination
PA 29
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-two-hour drive, you have significant flexibility with your departure time to avoid potential traffic. While the route is short enough to drive straight through without scheduled stops, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before entering the longer highway stretches is always a smart move. Because the turnpike makes up the longest portion of your trip, ensure you have your toll payment method ready to keep your movement efficient. Use the freedom of this quick drive to plan your arrival in Tunkhannock exactly when you need to be there, rather than worrying about mid-trip rest stops. Since there are no mandatory stops listed, you can easily tailor the pace to your personal comfort level.
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 42.9 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.7 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 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.9 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tunkhannock, 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 85.8 miles and 1h 56m.
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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 47.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.9 mi from Allentown, PA · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.9 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tunkhannock, PA
The final approach into Tunkhannock, 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 Tunkhannock, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.20 one way
$28.40 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $15.54 | $31.07 |
| premium | $4.92 | $16.63 | $33.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.06 | $38.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.20
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(47.7 mi)
$6.20
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
$14
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.01 | $4.12 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.51 | $3.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Tunkhannock, PA
Evening in Tunkhannock on Sunday
Local time
8:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
43 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 56m 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 Tunkhannock, PA covers 85.8 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Tunkhannock Highway, PA 309. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.9 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 $14.20 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 85.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Allentown, PA and Tunkhannock, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Bear Creek.
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