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Trip from Spring Brook, PA to Allentown, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

70.4 mi

113 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m

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

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human settlement in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States

Spring Brook, PA

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county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allentown, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Spring Brook, PA to Allentown, PA covers 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on PA 33, I 380, Lehigh Valley Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.6 miles on PA 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.67 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

35.2 miles from Spring Brook, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 70.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 70.4 miles, with most of the trip on PA 33 and I 380. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.6 miles on PA 33.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 33 and I 380. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

6
23.6 mi into trip | ~28m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
7
33 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 302A Toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
7
57.1 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown

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 US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
6
68.2 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward PA 145

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 145
8
68.4 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Keep slight left at fork toward PA 145 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward PA 145 South

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
PA 33 23.6 mi 30m
I 380 18.7 mi 20m
Lehigh Valley Thruway 10.5 mi 14m
Keystone Shortway 8.5 mi 11m
PA 690 3.3 mi 5m
Tilghman Street 0.8 mi 1m
MacArthur Road 0.8 mi 1m
State Route 307 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: PA 33 — 23.6 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Brook, PA and Allentown, PA.

1

Start on PA 502

81 ft · 3 sec · State Route 502
2

Turn right onto PA 690

3.3 mi · 5 min · PA 690
3

Turn right onto PA 307

0.6 mi · 51 sec · State Route 307
4

Continue on PA 307

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Scranton-Pocono Highway
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 380
6

Merge onto I 380

19 mi · 20 min · I 380
7

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
8

Merge onto I 80

8.5 mi · 11 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 302A Toward PA 33 South: Snydersville Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto PA 33

24 mi · 30 min · PA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto US 22

11 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Toward PA 145 Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

177 ft · 8 sec
Toward PA 145 South Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto PA 145

0.1 mi · 17 sec · MacArthur Road
16

Continue on PA 145

0.7 mi · 1 min · MacArthur Road
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on PA 145

0.4 mi · 42 sec · North 7th Street
18

Turn right onto Tilghman Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Tilghman Street
19

Arrive at destination

Tilghman Street

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 35.2 miles from Spring Brook, PA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.6 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 15 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.2 miles or 44m 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 16m

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 Spring Brook, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Spring Brook, PA

This is one driving day of about 70.4 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Spring Brook, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on PA 33 for about 23.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.2 mi from Spring Brook, PA · 44m into the drive

borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bangor, PA

35 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.

Popular next leg

Bangor, PA to Allentown, PA

27.7 mi · 43m

Pacing Suggestions

Lehigh, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stroudsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Spring Brook, 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.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour $10 near mile 34
Park Closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026
Park Closure: Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.67 one way

$23.34 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.78 $25.57
premium $4.93 $13.65 $27.31
diesel $5.61 $15.54 $31.09

Estimated Tolls: $0.74

Lehigh Valley Thruway (10.5 mi) $0.74

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

$12

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.1 0 $7.39 $3.38
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.16 $2.82
EV Truck/SUV 28.2 0 $9.86 $4.51

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Spring Brook, PA

Late night in Spring Brook on Saturday

Local time

5:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Allentown, PA

Late night in Allentown on Saturday

Local time

5:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

42°F

Bangor, PA

35 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

46 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

1h 32m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Spring Brook, PA to Allentown, PA covers 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are PA 33, I 380, Lehigh Valley Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.2 miles from Spring Brook, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.67 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Spring Brook, PA to Allentown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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