Origin
Nesquehoning, PA
Evening in Nesquehoning on Sunday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nesquehoning, PA to Allentown, PA
Drive Time
48m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
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6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nesquehoning, PA
Haneul Trac
Allentown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Nesquehoning to Allentown, you will cover a modest 34.8 miles in about 48 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle without any overnight stops. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it is an economical choice for a quick commute or regional visit. Navigating between these two Northeast PA locations is straightforward, utilizing a mix of local roads and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. You can easily complete this drive in under an hour, making it a highly flexible option for your travel schedule.
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
17.4 miles from Nesquehoning, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive that transitions from local streets to faster highway conditions. You will spend about 54% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 18.2 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The journey begins on East Catawissa Street before transitioning to the turnpike, and it eventually concludes via Tilghman Street. This combination offers a balance between the steady pace of the turnpike and the slower, more controlled environment of local surface streets. It is a functional, efficient route that moves you steadily toward your destination without unnecessary complexity.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 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 18.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 34.8 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 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 29.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 476, PATP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 476, PATP
6
10.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
6
29.1 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
30 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
31 mi into trip
|
~42m 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 Along This Route
Between Nesquehoning, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Harrisburg and Tilghman Street East.
Patp
10.3 mi in
|
~17m
Harrisburg
29.1 mi in
|
~38m
Tilghman Street East
31 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| East Catawissa Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Tilghman Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Mauch Chunk Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Interchange Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North 1st Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| PA 309 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North First Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 18.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nesquehoning, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on North Mermon Avenue
59 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Mermon Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 209
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East Catawissa Street
3
Continue on US 209
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lehigh Avenue
4
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lehigh Street
5
Turn left onto US 209
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Susquehanna Street
6
Continue on US 209
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mauch Chunk Street
7
Continue on US 209
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
8
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North First Street
9
Continue on US 209
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bankway Street
10
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 209
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Interchange Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 476, PATP
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
14
Merge onto I 476; PATP
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
16
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Allentown
17
Merge onto US 22
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto PA 309
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
PA 309
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Tilghman Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tilghman Street
22
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 48-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You do not need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the duration is manageable in one go. Keep your $6 fuel budget in mind, but otherwise, the route is simple to navigate. Because you will be utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, ensure you have your payment method ready for tolls before you head out. Enjoy the ease of this short connection, as the lack of required stops allows you to reach Allentown quickly and efficiently.
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 17.4 miles from Nesquehoning, PA, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 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 34.8 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.4 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
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 Nesquehoning, 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.
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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 Nesquehoning, PA
This is one driving day of about 34.8 miles and 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nesquehoning, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 18.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Nesquehoning, PA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Nesquehoning, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Allentown, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.76 one way
$11.52 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.74 | $13.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.36
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(18.2 mi)
$2.36
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
$6
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Sunday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
17 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
48m 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 Nesquehoning, PA to Allentown, PA covers 34.8 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, East Catawissa Street, Tilghman Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Nesquehoning, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.76 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 34.8 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 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 29.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Nesquehoning, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Harrisburg and Tilghman Street East.
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