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Trip from Weatherly, PA to East Side, PA

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

Drive Time

20m

Distance

11.4 mi

18 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m ★

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

borough of Pennsylvania, United States

Weatherly, PA

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Downtown East Side, PA, PA

East Side, PA

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Trip Overview

Weatherly, PA to East Side, PA is 11.4 miles and takes about 20 minutes via South Lehigh Gorge Drive and PA 940, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a quick transition between two points. It's a local drive that's more about navigating turns than covering long distances. If you're looking for a straightforward, brief journey without extensive planning, this route fits the bill perfectly for a same-day excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Lehigh Gorge Drive 8.1 mi 14m
East Main Street 1.5 mi 2m
PA 940 1.1 mi 1m
Berwick Street 0.4 mi <1m
1st Street 0.2 mi <1m
Wilbur Street <0.1 mi <1m
Fell Street <0.1 mi <1m
Hudsondale Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Lehigh Gorge Drive — 8.1 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weatherly, PA and East Side, PA.

1

Start on Hudsondale Street

79 ft · 3 sec · Hudsondale Street
2

Turn right onto East Main Street

168 ft · 5 sec · East Main Street
3

Turn right onto Wilbur Street

436 ft · 14 sec · Wilbur Street
4

Continue on 1st Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 1st Street
5

Turn left onto Fell Street

197 ft · 6 sec · Fell Street
6

Turn right onto East Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
7

Continue on South Lehigh Gorge Drive

8.1 mi · 14 min · South Lehigh Gorge Drive
8

Turn right onto PA 940

1.1 mi · 1 min · PA 940
9

Turn right onto PA 940

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Berwick Street
10

Turn right onto South River Street

62 ft · 1 sec · South River Street
11

Arrive at destination

South River Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Main Street

Turn right onto East Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Wilbur Street

Turn right onto Wilbur Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Fell Street

Turn left onto Fell Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Main Street

Turn right onto East Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
11 mi into trip | ~19m in | PA 940 / Berwick Street

Turn right onto PA 940 / Berwick Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.89 one way

$3.78 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.07 $4.14
premium $4.93 $2.21 $4.42
diesel $5.61 $2.52 $5.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.4 0 $1.20 $0.55
Efficient EV 2.9 0 $1.00 $0.46
EV Truck/SUV 4.6 0 $1.60 $0.73

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Weatherly, PA

Afternoon in Weatherly on Saturday

Local time

2:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Side, PA

Afternoon in East Side on Saturday

Local time

2:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

14 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

20m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile, with only about 9% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a significant number of turns as you navigate South Lehigh Gorge Drive and East Main Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 8.1 miles on South Lehigh Gorge Drive, giving you a brief period of consistent travel before the roadwork begins again. Expect a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.

Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on South Lehigh Gorge Drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Wilbur Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Fell Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on South Lehigh Gorge Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Wilbur Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Fell Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Side, PA before heading back.

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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