Origin
Coudersport, PA
Late night in Coudersport on Wednesday
Local time
2:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Coudersport, PA to Allentown, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 49m
Distance
209.6 mi
337 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 36m
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6 AM
4h 49m
8 AM
5h 16m
10 AM
4h 59m
12 PM
4h 56m
3 PM
5h 0m
5 PM
5h 15m
8 PM
4h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Spanning 209.8 miles across Pennsylvania, this journey from Coudersport to Allentown is a manageable trek that typically takes about 4 hours and 6 minutes. Since the entire drive is designed as a turn-heavy local route rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, you should plan for a full day behind the wheel. Budget approximately $34 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because this is a single-day trip, you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations unless you prefer a slower pace. Expect a transition from the rural landscapes of the Northeast to the more developed areas of the region as you head toward Allentown.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.8 miles from Coudersport, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a hands-on driving experience, as this route features a 0% highway share and relies entirely on local roads like the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, West Main Street, and Pinecreek Road. This is a technical, turn-heavy drive that requires your full attention throughout the 209.8-mile stretch. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, the road layout demands constant engagement, meaning there is no long, uninterrupted stretch to zone out on. Navigating these local thoroughfares means you will experience a steady, consistent pace that reflects the varied geography of the Pennsylvania landscape. Be prepared for a winding journey that prioritizes local connectivity over rapid transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Appalachian Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,758 ft
346 ft
Total Climb
1,410 ft
Total Descent
2,716 ft
Highest Point
1,758 ft
~59.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,412 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 93.4 miles in near US 15.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 209.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 93.4 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.6 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
93.4 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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US 15
Take the exit onto US 15 toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
7
93.6 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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US 15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
110.4 mi into trip
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~2h 42m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
9
203.5 mi into trip
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~4h 39m in
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US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
6
204.4 mi into trip
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~4h 41m in
Take the exit toward Cetronia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Cetronia
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Coudersport, PA to Allentown, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.
Washingtonville
124.3 mi in
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~2h 58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Thruway | 29.2 mi | 34m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 28.5 mi | 39m |
| William Penn Highway | 21.6 mi | 26m |
| Keystone Shortway | 13 mi | 13m |
| US Highway 15 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| State Route 54 | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Route 287 | 10.6 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
Appalachian Thruway
— 29.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coudersport, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on US 6; PA 44
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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East Second Street
2
Continue on US 6
17 mi
·
23 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3
Continue on US 6
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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West Main Street
4
Continue on US 6
11 mi
·
16 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5
Turn right onto PA 362
3.2 mi
·
5 min
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Pinecreek Road
6
Continue on PA 362
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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Pine Creek Road
7
Continue on PA 362
0.4 mi
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46 sec
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Pinecreek Road
8
Continue on PA 660
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Route 660
9
Continue on PA 660
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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West Avenue
10
Continue on PA 660
0.3 mi
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38 sec
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Main Street
11
Turn right onto PA 287
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Central Avenue
12
Continue on PA 287
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Route 287
13
Continue on PA 414
9.7 mi
·
16 min
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Route 414
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
15
Merge onto I 99; US 15
29 mi
·
34 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
16
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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US 15
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
159 ft
·
5 sec
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US 15
Use the right lane.
18
Merge onto US 15
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn slight left onto US 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Pike
20
Continue on US 15
12 mi
·
16 min
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US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 15
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Westbranch Highway
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
24
Merge onto I 80
13 mi
·
13 min
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Keystone Shortway
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
26
Turn slight left
79 ft
·
2 sec
27
Turn right onto PA 54
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on PA 54
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Factory Street
29
Continue on PA 54
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
30
Turn left onto PA 54
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Elysburg Road
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on PA 54
11 mi
·
13 min
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State Route 54
32
Continue on PA 901
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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Locust Gap Highway
33
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
34
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
·
11 min
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Sunbury Road
35
Continue on PA 901
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Sunbury Street
36
Turn right onto PA 901
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Pottsville Minersville Highway
37
Turn right onto PA 901
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
38
Continue on PA 901
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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North Sillyman Street
39
Turn left onto PA 183
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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Pottsville Street
40
Turn right onto PA 61
493 ft
·
6 sec
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Route 61 South
41
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Continue on PA 61
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
43
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
44
Merge onto I 78; US 22
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Use the slight right lane.
46
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Cetronia
Use the slight right lane.
47
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
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Tilghman Street
Use the straight lane.
48
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 6-minute transit, aim for a morning departure to avoid navigating the turn-heavy local roads after dark. Since the route includes only one recommended stop, choose a location that allows you to stretch your legs and refuel your vehicle without feeling rushed. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $34 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and the local pricing along these secondary roads. Given the lack of highway miles, maintain a steady focus on your navigation to account for the frequent turns. This route’s primary advantage is its flexibility, so feel free to adjust your single stop to better suit your personal pacing needs.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 104.8 miles from Coudersport, PA, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.2 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 80 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.8 miles or 2h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allentown, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coudersport, 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 Coudersport, PA
This is one driving day of about 209.6 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Coudersport, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Appalachian Thruway for about 29.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.8 mi from Coudersport, PA · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 104.8 miles from Coudersport, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Allentown, 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
$34.75 one way
$69.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $38.06 | $76.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $40.65 | $81.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.28 | $92.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.12
Appalachian Thruway
(29.2 mi)
$2.05
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(1 mi)
$0.07
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
$35
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.01 | $10.06 |
| Efficient EV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.34 | $8.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.8 | 1 | $29.34 | $13.41 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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 Wednesday
Local time
2:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 0 to 5 mph
36% chance
Live forecast
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
5 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
4h 49m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Coudersport, PA to Allentown, PA covers 209.6 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Appalachian Thruway, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, William Penn Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.8 miles from Coudersport, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 209.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 93.4 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.6 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Coudersport, PA to Allentown, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 346 ft to 1,758 ft elevation with about 1,410 ft of total climbing.
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