Origin
Allentown, PA
Afternoon in Allentown on Thursday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Lenox, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
97.1 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
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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Lenox, PA
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Trip Overview
This 97.1-mile drive from Allentown to Lenox, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in under two hours. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-81, making it a fast-paced transit through the Northeast region of the state. Given its short duration and highway nature, this trip is best suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.5 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 97.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 97.1-mile route, with 94% of your travel occurring on major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 73.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed roads, you'll encounter segments on Tilghman Street, which may offer a slight change of pace before rejoining the main highways. This drive is characterized by its efficiency rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 73.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 81. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 97.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 78.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
6
78.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barr...
5
79.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Binghamton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Binghamton
4
96.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward PA 106: Lenox
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 106: Lenox
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Allentown, PA and Lenox, PA, road signs point toward Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Binghamton.
Scranton
78 mi in
|
~1h 32m
|
via I 476; PATP
Wilkes-Barre
78.8 mi in
|
~1h 34m
Binghamton
79.1 mi in
|
~1h 35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 73.5 mi | 1h 24m |
| I 81 | 17.2 mi | 19m |
| Tilghman Street | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| State Route 106 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Route 92 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 73.5 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Lenox, 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
73 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
5
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 131
Toward I 81, US 6, US 11: Clarks Summit, Scranton
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward Binghamton
8
Merge onto I 81
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 81
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
49 sec
Toward PA 106: Lenox
10
Turn left onto PA 106
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
State Route 106
11
Turn right onto PA 92
250 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Route 92
12
Arrive at destination
PA 92
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 57-minute drive, starting your journey in the morning will help you avoid any potential midday traffic, especially as you merge onto I-81. Since this is a highway-focused trip with no designated stops, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, perhaps utilizing service areas along the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The longest stretch of 73.5 miles means you'll want to ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment. With a total distance of just 97.1 miles, you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient for you.
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 48.5 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.5 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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.5 miles or 59m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lenox, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 97.1 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Allentown, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 73.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.5 mi from Allentown, PA · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.5 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.5 miles.
Arriving in Lenox, PA
The final approach into Lenox, 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
$16.10 one way
$32.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.83 | $37.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.44 | $42.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.55
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(73.5 mi)
$9.55
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
$16
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.20 | $4.66 |
| Efficient EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.59 | $6.21 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Lenox, PA
Afternoon in Lenox on Thursday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Hudson, PA
49 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
12 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 57m 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 Lenox, PA covers 97.1 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 81, Tilghman Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.5 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 $16.10 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 97.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 78.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Allentown, PA and Lenox, PA, road signs point toward Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Binghamton.
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