The drive from Allentown, PA to Spring Brook, PA covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on PA-33, I 380, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on PA-33.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.46 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
34.5 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 69.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 69.1 miles, with most of the trip on PA-33 and I 380. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.2 miles on PA-33.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,898 ft346 ft
Total Climb
1,743 ft
Total Descent
549 ft
Highest Point
1,898 ft
~54.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,552 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA-33 and I 380. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 11 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.
Between Allentown, PA and Spring Brook, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton and 507: Gouldsboro.
Hazleton
34.2 mi in|~46m|via PA 33
507: Gouldsboro
59 mi in|~1h 16m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
PA-33
21.2 mi
26m
I 380
12 mi
13m
Keystone Shortway
8.6 mi
10m
Lehigh Valley Thruway
7.9 mi
10m
PA 435
3.9 mi
5m
PA 33
3.1 mi
4m
State Route 502
3 mi
4m
Tilghman Street
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
PA-33
— 21.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Spring Brook, 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
8.6 mi·10 min·Keystone Shortway
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi·46 sec
Exit 293Toward I 380 North: Scranton
12
Continue on I 380
12 mi·13 min·I 380
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward 435, 507: Gouldsboro
14
Continue on PA 435
3.9 mi·5 min·PA 435
15
Continue on PA 307
1.7 mi·2 min·Scranton-Pocono Highway
16
Turn left onto PA 502
1.2 mi·1 min·Daleville Highway
17
Continue on PA 502
3.0 mi·4 min·State Route 502
18
Arrive at destination
PA 502
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 34.5 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 47m 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.5 miles or 47m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Brook, 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 69.1 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 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 34.5 mi from Allentown, PA
· 47m into the drive
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spring Brook, PA
The final approach into Spring Brook, 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.
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 38.1
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
$11.46 one way
$22.91 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$12.55
$25.09
premium
$4.93
$13.40
$26.80
diesel
$5.61
$15.26
$30.51
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
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.7
0
$7.26
$3.32
Efficient EV
17.3
0
$6.05
$2.76
EV Truck/SUV
27.6
0
$9.67
$4.42
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Allentown, PA
Morning
in Allentown on Saturday
Local time
9:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Spring Brook, PA
Morning
in Spring Brook on Saturday
Local time
9:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Belfast, PA
35 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
46 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 31m 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 Spring Brook, PA covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA-33, I 380, Keystone Shortway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.5 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 $11.46 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 69.1 miles you will encounter 11 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.
Between Allentown, PA and Spring Brook, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton and 507: Gouldsboro.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 346 ft to 1,898 ft elevation with about 1,743 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
