Origin
Nesquehoning, PA
Afternoon in Nesquehoning on Saturday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nesquehoning, 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
35m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nesquehoning, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nesquehoning, PA to East Side, PA covers 20.8 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Lehigh Gorge Drive, Hudson Drive, Hunter Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on South Lehigh Gorge Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lehigh Gorge Drive | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Hudson Drive | 3 mi | 4m |
| Hunter Street | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Brenkman Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Catawissa Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| PA 940 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hudsondale Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Lehigh Gorge Drive
— 8.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nesquehoning, PA and East Side, PA.
1
Start on North Mermon Avenue
59 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Mermon Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 209
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Catawissa Street
3
Turn left onto PA 93
523 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hudson Drive
4
Continue on State Route 93
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hunter Street
5
Continue on PA 93
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Hudson Drive
6
Turn right onto Brenkman Drive
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Brenkman Drive
7
Continue on Hudsondale Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudsondale Street
8
Turn right onto East Main Street
168 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Turn right onto Wilbur Street
436 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wilbur Street
10
Continue on 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
1st Street
11
Turn left onto Fell Street
197 ft
·
6 sec
·
Fell Street
12
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
13
Continue on South Lehigh Gorge Drive
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
South Lehigh Gorge Drive
14
Turn right onto PA 940
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 940
15
Turn right onto PA 940
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Berwick Street
16
Turn right onto South River Street
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
South River Street
17
Arrive at destination
South River Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.7 — 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
|
US 209 / East Catawissa Street
Turn right onto US 209 / East Catawissa Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Wilbur Street
Turn right onto Wilbur Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Fell Street
Turn left onto Fell Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.45 one way
$6.90 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
3:33 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
35m 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?
20.8 mi in 35m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on South Lehigh Gorge Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 209 / East Catawissa Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 10 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 (US 209 / East Catawissa Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (Wilbur Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on South Lehigh Gorge Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (US 209 / East Catawissa Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (Wilbur Street): Navigation decision point.
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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