Origin
Jim Thorpe, PA
Afternoon in Jim Thorpe on Saturday
Local time
2:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jim Thorpe, PA to East Side, 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
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
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.
Jim Thorpe, PA
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East Side, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jim Thorpe, PA to East Side, PA covers 21.6 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 North Street, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, PA 940 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on North Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Street | 9.8 mi | 18m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| PA 940 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| West 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South River Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Street
— 9.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jim Thorpe, PA and East Side, PA.
1
Start on West 6th Street
135 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 6th Street
2
Turn left onto PA 903
9.8 mi
·
18 min
·
North Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward PATP North, I 476 North: Scranton
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 476; PATP
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 95
Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
6
Keep slight right at fork
303 ft
·
7 sec
Toward PA 940 West
7
Continue on PA 940
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
PA 940
8
Continue on South River Street
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
South River Street
9
Arrive at destination
South River Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 903 / North Street
Turn left onto PA 903 / North Street
Navigation decision point
6
9.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp toward PATP North, I 476 North: Scranton
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward PATP North, I 476 North: Scranton
3
10 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
17.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 95
Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
5
17.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 940 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PA 940 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
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
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
East Side, PA
Afternoon in East Side on Saturday
Local time
2:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°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 cooler 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.
What kind of drive is this?
21.6 mi in 33m — 50% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: North Street.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on North Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 903 / North Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 903 / North Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jim Thorpe, PA and East Side, PA, road signs point toward Patp North and Mount Pocono.
Patp North
9.8 mi in
|
~18m
Mount Pocono
17.2 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.6 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 (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on North Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.92 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 903 / North Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Side, PA before heading back.
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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