Origin
Vernon, PA
Morning in Vernon on Saturday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vernon, 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 47m
Distance
77.8 mi
125 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vernon, PA
Haneul Trac
Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
Vernon, PA to Allentown, PA is 77.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 47 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, North Memorial Highway, and PA 115, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting the Northeast region to itself. With a high highway share, expect a relatively quick transit between these two points. It's a straightforward trip if you need to get from one area to the other efficiently, making it a solid choice for a single-day journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.9 miles from Vernon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 77.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 71% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 47.8 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a chance to maintain a consistent speed. The journey incorporates North Memorial Highway and PA 115, suggesting a mix of faster travel segments and potentially some more localized highway driving. Overall, the character leans towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 47.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and North Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in near Main Street Bypass.
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 77.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 10.1 miles (Main Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 72.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Main Street Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto Main Street Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PATP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PATP
6
72.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...
6
73 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
6
74 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward Tilghman Street East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Tilghman Street East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Vernon, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Harrisburg.
Patp
23.3 mi in
|
~43m
Harrisburg
72.1 mi in
|
~1h 37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 47.8 mi | 52m |
| North Memorial Highway | 8.8 mi | 14m |
| PA 115 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Lower Demunds Road | 3.9 mi | 8m |
| Tilghman Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Demunds Road | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| PA 292 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| PA 309 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 47.8 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on School House Road
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
School House Road
2
Turn left onto PA 292
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 292
3
Continue on Demunds Road
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Demunds Road
4
Continue on Goldsmith Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Goldsmith Road
5
Turn slight left onto Lower Demunds Road
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Lower Demunds Road
6
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Main Street Bypass
499 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street Bypass
8
Merge onto PA 309
8.8 mi
·
14 min
·
North Memorial Highway
9
Continue on PA 115
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 115
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward PATP
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward PATP
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
13
Merge onto I 476; PATP
48 mi
·
52 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
15
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Allentown
16
Merge onto US 22
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto PA 309
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
PA 309
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Tilghman Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tilghman Street
21
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 47 minute duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak commute traffic. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, planning a full tank before you depart from Vernon is a good idea, as major service areas might be less frequent on the non-turnpike segments. Since the longest stretch is on the Turnpike, be aware of toll costs and have your payment method ready. There are no recommended stops, so you can push through if time is tight or pull over as needed.
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 38.9 miles from Vernon, PA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.8 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 17 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.9 miles or 1h 1m 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 31m
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 Vernon, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Vernon, PA
This is one driving day of about 77.8 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Vernon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 47.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.9 mi from Vernon, PA · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from Vernon, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.90 one way
$25.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.13 | $28.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.09 | $30.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.18 | $34.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.22
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(47.8 mi)
$6.22
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
$13
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.17 | $3.73 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Morning in Allentown on Saturday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
55°F
Hudson, PA
39 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
15 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 47m 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 Vernon, PA to Allentown, PA covers 77.8 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, North Memorial Highway, PA 115. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.9 miles from Vernon, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.90 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 77.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 10.1 miles (Main Street Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 72.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Vernon, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Harrisburg.
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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