Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palmerton, PA
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East Side, PA
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The drive from Palmerton, PA to East Side, PA covers 31.6 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, PA 248, PA 940 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 40m highway drive covering 31.6 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 248. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 248. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near US 209 / Interchange Road.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 31.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (US 209 / Interchange Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 209 / Interchange Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 476, PATP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 North: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 940 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Palmerton, PA and East Side, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Mount Pocono.
Patp
Mount Pocono
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 18.6 mi | 19m |
| PA 248 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| PA 940 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Interchange Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Delaware Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South River Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Palmerton, PA and East Side, PA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Delaware Avenue
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto PA 248
Turn right onto US 209
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 476; PATP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on PA 940
Continue on South River Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Palmerton on Saturday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in East Side on Saturday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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