Origin
Rush, PA
Afternoon in Rush on Thursday
Local time
4:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rush, PA to Allentown, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
108.6 mi
175 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rush, PA
Radik 2707
Allentown, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Rush, PA to Allentown, PA covers 108.6 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 706, State Route 267, Oak Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.3 miles from Rush, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 108.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 12m drive with frequent turns across 108.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 706 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rush, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 2h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rush, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 706 | — | — |
| State Route 267 | — | — |
| Oak Street | — | — |
| Bridge Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Roosevelt Highway | — | — |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | — | — |
| Tunkhannock Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Route 706
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rush, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on State Route 706
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 706
2
Turn sharp left onto State Route 267
13 mi
·
22 min
·
State Route 267
3
Continue on Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oak Street
4
Turn right onto Bridge Street
417 ft
·
22 sec
·
Bridge Street
5
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on Roosevelt Highway
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
7
Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
8
Turn right onto Bridge Street
299 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bridge Street
9
Continue on Tunkhannock Highway
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Tunkhannock Highway
10
Continue on Hunter Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Hunter Highway
11
Continue on Tunkhannock Highway
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Tunkhannock Highway
12
Turn left onto Memorial Highway
9.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Memorial Highway
13
Continue straight
4.3 mi
·
7 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward PATP
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
PATP
15
Keep slight left to continue on PATP
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
PATP
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 476 South: Allentown
17
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
48 mi
·
52 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
19
Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 22 East: Allentown
20
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
21
Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
PA 309 South: Quakertown
22
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
23
Take the exit slight right toward Tilghman Street East
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tilghman Street East
24
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tilghman Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 54.3 miles from Rush, PA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
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 24 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.3 miles or 1h 6m 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 48m
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 Rush, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Rush, PA
This is one driving day of about 108.6 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Rush, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.3 mi from Rush, PA · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.3 miles from Rush, 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
$18.00 one way
$36.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.72 | $39.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $21.06 | $42.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.98 | $47.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.40 | $5.21 |
| Efficient EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.50 | $4.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.20 | $6.95 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Allentown on Thursday
Local time
4:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 12m 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 Rush, PA to Allentown, PA covers 108.6 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 706, State Route 267, Oak Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.3 miles from Rush, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.00 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.
The drive from Rush, PA to Allentown, PA is easy. At 2h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rush, PA to Allentown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rush, PA to Allentown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Allentown, PA
More trips to Allentown, PA
Explore more options from Rush, PA or browse trips ending in Allentown, PA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse PA road trips.
Explore maps for Rush, PA or Allentown, PA on MapSof.net.