Origin
Allentown, PA
Morning in Allentown on Saturday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Bushkill, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Bushkill, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Allentown, PA to Bushkill, PA covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Union Boulevard, Airport Road, US 22 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 53.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 53.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Union Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Allentown, PA to Bushkill, PA is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Allentown, PA to Bushkill, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Union Boulevard | — | — |
| Airport Road | — | — |
| US 22 East | — | — |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | — | — |
| PA 33 North | — | — |
| PA-33 | — | — |
| US 209 North | — | — |
| US 209 north | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Union Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Bushkill, 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
4
Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East: Bethlehem
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22 East: Bethlehem
5
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
6
Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
7
Merge slight left onto PA-33
21 mi
·
26 min
·
PA-33
8
Keep slight right to continue on US 209 North: Stroudsburg
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
US 209 North: Stroudsburg
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marshalls Creek Bypass
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
Marshalls Creek Bypass
11
Exit the roundabout onto Marshalls Creek Bypass
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marshalls Creek Bypass
12
Continue on Milford Road
7.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Milford Road
13
Continue on Federal Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Federal Road
14
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Allentown, PA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bushkill, PA
The final approach into Bushkill, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.90 one way
$17.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.41 | $20.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Bushkill, PA
Morning in Bushkill on Saturday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Belfast, PA
27 mi in
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
16 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 20m 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 Bushkill, PA covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Union Boulevard, Airport Road, US 22 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.8 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 $8.90 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.
The drive from Allentown, PA to Bushkill, PA is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Allentown, PA to Bushkill, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Allentown, PA to Bushkill, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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