Origin
Freeland, PA
Evening in Freeland on Friday
Local time
7:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freeland, 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
1h 11m
Distance
55.4 mi
89 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freeland, PA
Haneul Trac
Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
Freeland, PA to Allentown, PA is 55.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, PA 940, and Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within Pennsylvania's Northeast region for its entirety. It's a practical choice for a quick trip, primarily utilizing highway routes. You'll experience a route that's mostly about efficient travel, making it ideal for a day trip where the destination is the focus.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 55.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is largely highway-focused, with 80% of the journey on major roads, giving it a consistent pace. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, covering 37.1 miles. Expect a smooth, efficient experience with minimal distractions. The route is designed for steady progress, making it feel like a direct connection between your starting and ending points in the Northeast.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 37.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 940. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Centre Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 49.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
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Centre Street
Turn left onto Centre Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
6
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...
6
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
6
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Tilghman Street East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Tilghman Street East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Freeland, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Harrisburg and Tilghman Street East.
Patp
11.4 mi in
|
~18m
Harrisburg
49.7 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Tilghman Street East
51.6 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 37.1 mi | 40m |
| PA 940 | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Keystone Shortway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Tilghman Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| South Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| PA 309 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Centre Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 37.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeland, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on this road
92 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Centre Street
183 ft
·
15 sec
·
Centre Street
3
Turn left onto PA 940
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Street
4
Continue on PA 940
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
PA 940
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge onto I 80
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Keystone Shortway
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
10
Merge onto I 476; PATP
37 mi
·
40 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
12
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Allentown
13
Merge onto US 22
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto PA 309
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
PA 309
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Tilghman Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tilghman Street
18
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from Freeland, PA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Freeland, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.18 one way
$18.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.83
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(37.1 mi)
$4.83
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$5
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Evening in Allentown on Friday
Local time
7:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
2 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
1h 11m 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 Freeland, PA to Allentown, PA covers 55.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, PA 940, Keystone Shortway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.7 miles from Freeland, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.18 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 55.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 49.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Freeland, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Harrisburg and Tilghman Street East.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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