Origin
Economy, PA
Morning in Economy on Friday
Local time
10:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Economy, PA to Allentown, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 3m
Distance
310.7 mi
500 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 51m
★
6 AM
6h 4m
8 AM
6h 30m
10 AM
6h 13m
12 PM
6h 10m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 28m
8 PM
5h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Economy, PA
Patricia Bozan
Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Economy, PA to Allentown, PA covers 310.7 miles and takes about 6h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, William Penn Highway, American Legion Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 198.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.51 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
155.3 miles from Economy, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 3m. Total distance: 310.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 3m highway drive covering 310.7 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and William Penn Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 198.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 198.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,407 ft
346 ft
Total Climb
2,469 ft
Total Descent
2,915 ft
Highest Point
2,407 ft
~88.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,061 ft
Notable High Points
1,847 ft at ~155.3 miles
+707 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and William Penn Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 310.7 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 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 214.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
14.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
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 I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
7
214.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
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 I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
7
215 mi into trip
|
~4h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
9
304.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 54m in
|
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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Economy, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and Marysville.
Harrisburg
214.1 mi in
|
~4h 2m
Marysville
229.3 mi in
|
~4h 23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 198.7 mi | 3h 37m |
| William Penn Highway | 42.8 mi | 50m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 22.5 mi | 27m |
| I 81 | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| 78th Division Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Tilghman Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Ohio River Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Freedom Crider Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 198.7 mi, about 3h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Economy, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on this road
46 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Lenz Avenue
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lenz Avenue
3
Turn right onto 17th Street
354 ft
·
21 sec
·
17th Street
4
Turn left onto PA 989
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Duss Avenue
5
Turn right onto 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
14th Street
6
Turn right onto Merchant Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Merchant Street
7
Turn right onto PA 65
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Ohio River Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Crows Run Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Crows Run Road
9
Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Freedom Crider Road
10
Enter roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
Freedom Crider Road
11
Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Freedom Crider Road
12
Continue on Freedom Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Freedom Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto US 19
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Perry Highway
Use the right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
17
Merge onto I 76; PATP
199 mi
·
3 hr 37 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 11
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
22
Merge onto I 81
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
26
Merge onto I 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on I 81
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
19 mi
·
22 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 89
Toward I 78 East: Allentown
30
Continue on I 78
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
31
Continue on I 78; US 22
43 mi
·
50 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
32
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.
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Cetronia
Use the slight right lane.
34
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Tilghman Street
Use the straight lane.
35
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.3 miles from Economy, PA, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 198.7 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 68 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.3 miles or 2h 58m 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 55m
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 Economy, 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.
+
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 Economy, PA
This is one driving day of about 310.7 miles and 6h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Economy, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 198.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.3 mi from Economy, PA · 2h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.3 miles from Economy, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 198.7 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Allentown, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.51 one way
$103.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $56.42 | $112.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $60.26 | $120.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.60 | $137.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $25.90
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(198.7 mi)
$25.83
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
$52
Tolls
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.2 | 1 | $32.62 | $14.91 |
| Efficient EV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.19 | $12.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.3 | 1 | $43.50 | $19.88 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Allentown on Friday
Local time
10:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Oil City, PA
155 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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Economy, PA to Allentown, PA covers 310.7 miles and takes about 6h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, William Penn Highway, American Legion Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.3 miles from Economy, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 26 significant decision points across 310.7 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 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 214.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Economy, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and Marysville.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 346 ft to 2,407 ft elevation with about 2,469 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
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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