Origin
Clifford, PA
Late night in Clifford on Saturday
Local time
3:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clifford, PA to Allentown, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
95.8 mi
154 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.
Clifford, PA
Ever Rayan
Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
This 95.8-mile journey from Clifford, PA, to Allentown, PA, is designed for a single day, taking an estimated 1 hour and 57 minutes. With 94% of the drive on highways, it's a straightforward trip primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-81. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $16 for this route. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop. The route stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.9 miles from Clifford, 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: 95.8 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 highly efficient, highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this trip, with 94% of the mileage on major roadways. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, including a continuous stretch of 73.3 miles. This means you'll encounter fast-paced driving with minimal interruptions from local traffic lights or slower speeds. While primarily interstate, the route does incorporate segments of I-81 and Tilghman Street, offering a brief transition before reaching your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 73.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.8 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 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
16.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 Sout...
7
16.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PATP, I 476: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PATP, I 476: Allentown
6
90.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...
6
91 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
6
92 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward Tilghman Street East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Tilghman Street East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clifford, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp South, Patp and Harrisburg.
Patp South
16.5 mi in
|
~22m
Patp
16.7 mi in
|
~23m
Harrisburg
90.1 mi in
|
~1h 47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 73.3 mi | 1h 24m |
| I 81 | 12 mi | 14m |
| Tilghman Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| State Route 374 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| State Route 106 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| PA 309 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 73.3 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifford, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on this road
58 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto PA 106
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 106
3
Turn left onto PA 374
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 374
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
5
Merge onto I 81
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 81
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
515 ft
·
12 sec
Toward PATP, I 476: Allentown
8
Continue on I 476; PATP
73 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
10
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Allentown
11
Merge onto US 22
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto PA 309
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
PA 309
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Tilghman Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tilghman Street
16
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 57-minute duration, this route is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. With no designated stops, plan your own breaks as needed, especially during the longest 73.3-mile stretch on the turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $16, and ensure you have enough for the journey. The highway-focused nature means you'll want to be prepared for steady driving conditions.
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 47.9 miles from Clifford, PA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.3 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allentown, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Clifford, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clifford, PA
This is one driving day of about 95.8 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Clifford, 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 73.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.9 mi from Clifford, PA · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 47.9 miles from Clifford, 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 73.3 miles.
Arriving in Allentown, PA
The final approach into Allentown, 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
$15.88 one way
$31.76 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.39 | $34.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.58 | $37.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.15 | $42.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.53
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(73.3 mi)
$9.53
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
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 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 | 28.7 | 0 | $10.06 | $4.60 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.38 | $3.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.41 | $6.13 |
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
Allentown, PA
Late night in Allentown on Saturday
Local time
3:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 0 to 15 mph
26% chance
Live forecast
55°F
Hudson, PA
48 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
33 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
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 Clifford, PA to Allentown, PA covers 95.8 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 47.9 miles from Clifford, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.88 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 95.8 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 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Clifford, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp South, Patp and Harrisburg.
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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