Origin
East Side, PA
Morning in East Side on Saturday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Side, PA to Palmerton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Side, PA
Kelly
Palmerton, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Side, PA to Palmerton, PA covers 31.2 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, PA 248, State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 31.2 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 248. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 18.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,754 ft
414 ft
Total Climb
705 ft
Total Descent
1,419 ft
Highest Point
1,754 ft
~6.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,340 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 248. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 940 / River Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 31.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 940 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.8 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.
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
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
22.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 209: Lehighton, Stroudsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 74
Toward US 209: Lehighton, Stroudsburg
7
23.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 209 South: Lehighton
6
23.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 209 South: Lehighton
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 East Side, PA to Palmerton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Stroudsburg along the way.
Stroudsburg
22.8 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 18.6 mi | 19m |
| PA 248 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| State Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Interchange Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Delaware Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South River Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 18.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Side, PA and Palmerton, 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
19 mi
·
19 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 74
Toward US 209: Lehighton, Stroudsburg
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
420 ft
·
10 sec
Toward US 209 South: Lehighton
10
Merge onto US 209
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Interchange Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 248
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 248
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
13
Continue on Delaware Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left
136 ft
·
9 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.42
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(18.6 mi)
$2.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Palmerton, PA
Morning in Palmerton on Saturday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
21 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
40m 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 Palmerton, PA covers 31.2 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, PA 248, 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 15.6 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 $5.17 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 31.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 940 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from East Side, PA to Palmerton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Stroudsburg along the way.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 414 ft to 1,754 ft elevation with about 705 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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