Origin
East Side, PA
Morning in East Side on Saturday
Local time
9:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Side, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Side, PA
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Jim Thorpe, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Side, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA covers 21.4 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on PA 903, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.7 miles on PA 903. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 21.4 miles, with most of the trip on PA 903 and Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.7 miles on PA 903.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA 903 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,821 ft
723 ft
Total Climb
800 ft
Total Descent
1,204 ft
Highest Point
1,821 ft
~7.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,097 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 903 and Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 940 / River Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 21.4 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (PA 940 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 940 / River Street
At end of road, turn right onto PA 940 / River Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 476
Navigation decision point
Toward I 476
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward PA 903: Lake Harmony, Jim Thorpe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 87
Toward PA 903: Lake Harmony, Jim Thorpe
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 903 South: Jim Thorpe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 903 South: Jim Thorpe
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 903 | 9.7 mi | 18m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| State Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| River Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South River Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 903
— 9.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Side, PA and Jim Thorpe, PA.
1
Start on South River Street
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
South River Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto PA 940
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
River Street
3
Continue on PA 940
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 476
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
6
Merge onto I 476; PATP
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 87
Toward PA 903: Lake Harmony, Jim Thorpe
8
Keep slight right at fork
242 ft
·
7 sec
Toward PA 903 South: Jim Thorpe
Use the right lane.
9
Turn slight right onto PA 903
9.7 mi
·
18 min
·
PA 903
10
Turn right onto West 6th Street
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 6th Street
11
Arrive at destination
West 6th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.55 one way
$7.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.92
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(7.1 mi)
$0.92
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
Jim Thorpe, PA
Morning in Jim Thorpe on Saturday
Local time
9:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
33m 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 East Side, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA covers 21.4 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 903, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, State 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 10.7 miles from East Side, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.55 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 21.4 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (PA 940 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from East Side, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 723 ft to 1,821 ft elevation with about 800 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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