Origin
Moosic, PA
Evening in Moosic on Wednesday
Local time
8:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moosic, PA to Allentown, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
68.9 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moosic, PA
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Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
This 68.9-mile drive from Moosic, PA to Allentown, PA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 24 minutes. With 89% of the route on highways, it's ideal for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You can expect a fuel cost of around $11 for this journey. The route predominantly sticks to major arteries, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. It’s a practical option when you need to cover ground without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.5 miles from Moosic, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this drive, with 89% of the mileage on major roads. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension will be your primary companion for a significant stretch, offering a longest uninterrupted segment of 57 miles. While the majority of the route is on high-speed highways, including parts of I-81, the transition onto local roads like Tilghman Street will mark the approach to your destination. This profile suggests a drive characterized by steady progress rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 57 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Tilghman Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 11 / Birney Avenue.
Route Complexity
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 0.3 miles (US 11 / Birney Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 11 / Birney Avenue
Turn left onto US 11 / Birney Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
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 476, I 81 North, PATP
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
6
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Moosic, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Harrisburg and Tilghman Street East.
Patp
5.3 mi in
|
~8m
Harrisburg
63.2 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Tilghman Street East
65.1 mi in
|
~1h 18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 57 mi | 1h 4m |
| Tilghman Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| I 81 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Birney Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| PA 309 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| PA 315 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 57 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moosic, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on Lucas Court
103 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lucas Court
2
Turn right onto Walnut Street
194 ft
·
11 sec
·
Walnut Street
3
Turn left onto Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Spring Street
4
Turn left onto US 11
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Birney Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 81 South
6
Merge onto I 81
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 81
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward PA 315 South: Pittston
8
Continue on PA 315
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
PA 315
9
Take the exit
343 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
11
Continue on this road
499 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
13
Merge onto I 476; PATP
57 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
15
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Allentown
16
Merge onto US 22
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto PA 309
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
PA 309
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Tilghman Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tilghman Street
21
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Trip Plan
Given its short duration of under 1.5 hours, this route offers excellent flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, but consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour in either Moosic or Allentown. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan to fuel up before you leave Moosic, as the longest stretch on the Turnpike is 57 miles, and you'll want to be comfortable. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition from the main highways to local streets in Allentown to ensure a smooth arrival.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.5 miles from Moosic, PA, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 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 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.5 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allentown, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Moosic, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Moosic, PA
This is one driving day of about 68.9 miles and 1h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Moosic, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 57 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.5 mi from Moosic, PA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Moosic, 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
$11.42 one way
$22.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.21 | $30.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.41
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(57 mi)
$7.41
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
$11
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.23 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.65 | $4.41 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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 Wednesday
Local time
8:23 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 24m 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 Moosic, PA to Allentown, PA covers 68.9 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Tilghman Street, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.5 miles from Moosic, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.42 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 68.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 0.3 miles (US 11 / Birney Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Moosic, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Harrisburg and Tilghman Street East.
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