Trip from South Strabane, PA to Allentown, PA

Drive Time

5h 43m

Distance

286 mi

460 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 30m ★

6 AM

5h 43m

8 AM

6h 10m

10 AM

5h 52m

12 PM

5h 50m

3 PM

5h 54m

5 PM

6h 8m

8 PM

5h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Allentown, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

Connecting South Strabane to Allentown, this 286-mile journey across Pennsylvania typically takes about 5 hours and 43 minutes. Because the trip is manageable in a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stay unless you prefer a leisurely pace. You will primarily navigate via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the William Penn Highway, and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Budget roughly $47 for fuel to complete the transit across the state. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a weekend, this route offers a straightforward path through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. It serves as a reliable link for travelers looking to move efficiently between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

143 miles from South Strabane, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that balances high-speed transit with local navigation. Approximately 59% of your trip will be spent on highways, providing a steady rhythm for the majority of the drive. You will face a longest uninterrupted stretch of 152 miles while cruising along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which allows for consistent progress. As you transition between the various highways, the road’s personality shifts from major arterial routes to local segments. This variation keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous grind, offering a practical blend of highway efficiency and surface road transit.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 152 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 36.6 miles in near I 70.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 286 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 36.6 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 189.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

36.6 mi into trip | ~52m in | I 70

Take the exit onto I 70 toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 58 Toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisb...

37 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

189.4 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Take the exit toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

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 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

190.3 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 North: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg

279.9 mi into trip | ~5h 33m in | US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 51 Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...

Towns Along This Route

Between South Strabane, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Marysville.

Patp: Harrisburg

36.6 mi in | ~52m | via I 70

Pittsburgh

36.6 mi in | ~52m | via I 70

Harrisburg

189.4 mi in | ~3h 42m

Marysville

204.6 mi in | ~4h 3m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	152 mi	2h 47m
William Penn Highway	42.8 mi	50m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	32.4 mi	44m
American Legion Memorial Highway	22.5 mi	27m
I 81	12.7 mi	15m
78th Division Highway	7.6 mi	8m
Tilghman Street	4.9 mi	8m
PA 519	2.1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 152 mi, about 2h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Strabane, PA and Allentown, PA.

Start on Strabane Drive

30 ft · 7 sec · Strabane Drive

Turn left onto Anderson Drive

0.1 mi · 39 sec · Anderson Drive

At end of road, turn left onto US 40

1.6 mi · 2 min · East National Pike

Turn left onto PA 519

2.1 mi · 3 min · PA 519

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto I 70

32 mi · 44 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 70

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 70

Exit 58 Toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 70

Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

152 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min

Toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 54 sec

Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 11

1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 81

13 mi · 15 min · I 81

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 32 sec

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 81

0.7 mi · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 81

3.4 mi · 4 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

19 mi · 22 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 45 sec

Exit 89 Toward I 78 East: Allentown

Continue on I 78

7.6 mi · 8 min · 78th Division Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 78; US 22

43 mi · 50 min · William Penn Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 22

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

Exit 51 Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward Cetronia Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

Use the straight lane.

Arrive at destination

Tilghman Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a lengthy 286-mile trek, planning at least one dedicated stop is essential to keep your energy levels up. Aim to depart early in the morning to avoid peak traffic flow, especially as you navigate the transition between different highway systems. Given that fuel costs will hover around $47, check your tank before merging onto the Pennsylvania Turnpike to avoid unnecessary stops during your longest 152-mile stretch. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the single-day duration allows you to adjust your departure time based on real-time traffic reports. Keep a close eye on the highway signage, as navigating between the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and the William Penn Highway requires careful attention to interchanges.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 143 miles from South Strabane, PA, or about 2h 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 143 miles or 2h 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 39m

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 South Strabane, 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 South Strabane, PA

This is one driving day of about 286 miles and 5h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Strabane, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 152 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 143 mi from South Strabane, PA · 2h 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

143 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 143 miles from South Strabane, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 152 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.33 one way

$94.65 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$51.78	$103.57
premium	$4.92	$55.42	$110.84
diesel	$5.64	$63.54	$127.08

Estimated Tolls: $19.83

Pennsylvania Turnpike (152 mi) $19.76

Lehigh Valley Thruway (1 mi) $0.07

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

$47

Tolls

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	85.8	1	$30.03	$13.73
Efficient EV	71.5	0	$25.03	$11.44
EV Truck/SUV	114.4	1	$40.04	$18.30

Gas CO2

100 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

South Strabane, PA

Evening in South Strabane on Sunday

Local time

6:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Allentown, PA

Evening in Allentown on Sunday

Local time

6:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

143 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

1 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

5h 43m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from South Strabane, PA to Allentown, PA covers 286 miles and takes about 5h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, William Penn Highway, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 143 miles from South Strabane, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between South Strabane, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Marysville.

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Trip from South Strabane, PA to Allentown, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Allentown, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

South Strabane, PA

Allentown, PA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 43m on the road

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