Trip from Coudersport, PA to Allentown, PA

Drive Time

4h 6m

Distance

209.8 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Coudersport, PA to Allentown, PA covers 209.8 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Grand Army of the Republic Highway, West Main Street, Pinecreek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.75 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

104.9 miles from Coudersport, PA

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Drive Character

Expect a 4h 6m drive with frequent turns across 209.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.

Grand Army of the Republic Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Grand Army of the Republic Highway	0 mi	0m
West Main Street	0 mi	0m
Pinecreek Road	0 mi	0m
Pine Creek Road	0 mi	0m
Route 660	0 mi	0m
West Avenue	0 mi	0m
Main Street	0 mi	0m
Central Avenue	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Grand Army of the Republic Highway — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on East Second Street

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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Continue on West Main Street

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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Turn right onto Pinecreek Road

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Continue on Pine Creek Road

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Continue on Pinecreek Road

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Continue on Route 660

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Continue on West Avenue

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Continue on Main Street

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Turn right onto Central Avenue

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Continue on Route 287

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Continue on Route 414

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Take the ramp right

15

Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

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Keep slight right

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Merge slight left onto Market Street

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Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

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Continue on US Highway 15

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Continue on Westbranch Highway

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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

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Keep slight left

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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

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Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

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Turn slight left

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Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

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Continue on Factory Street

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Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

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Turn left onto Elysburg Road

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Continue on State Route 54

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Continue on Locust Gap Highway

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Continue on Fairgrounds Road

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Continue on Sunbury Road

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Continue on Sunbury Street

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Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

37

Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

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Continue on North Sillyman Street

39

Turn left onto Pottsville Street

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Turn right onto Route 61 South

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Continue on Center Avenue

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Continue on Centre Street

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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

46

Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

47

Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

48

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 104.9 miles from Coudersport, PA, or about 0m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 0m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 104.9 miles or 0m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 0m

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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Coudersport, PA

This is one driving day of about 209.8 miles and 4h 6m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Union, NY

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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 104.9 mi from Coudersport, PA

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Union, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 104.9 miles from Coudersport, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.09	$33.75	$67.50
midgrade	$4.60	$37.99	$75.97
premium	$4.95	$40.92	$81.84
diesel	$5.98	$49.39	$98.79

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 73.4 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Coudersport, PA to Allentown, PA covers 209.8 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Grand Army of the Republic Highway, West Main Street, Pinecreek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 104.9 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 $33.75 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.