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Trip from Allentown, PA to Berwick, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

73.2 mi

118 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 26m

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

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county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allentown, PA

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borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States

Berwick, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Allentown, PA to Berwick, PA covers 73.2 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Keystone Shortway, Berwick Hazleton Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.23 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

36.6 miles from Allentown, PA

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 37.1 mi 40m
Keystone Shortway 20.3 mi 23m
Berwick Hazleton Highway 7.1 mi 10m
Tilghman Street 4.5 mi 7m
3rd Street 1.6 mi 2m
South Market Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 37.1 mi, about 40m

Traffic on I-80

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~959 veh/hr typical · worst 1,456

Quietest

1 AM

~173 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

5.5×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 95 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Tilghman Street

4.5 mi · 7 min · Tilghman Street
2

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 476, PATP
3

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 476 North: Scranton Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto I 476; PATP

37 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
5

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 95 Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
8

Merge onto I 80

20 mi · 23 min · Keystone Shortway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn right onto PA 93

7.1 mi · 10 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway
11

Continue on PA 93

1.6 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
12

Continue on PA 93

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Market Street
13

Arrive at destination

PA 93

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 36.6 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.1 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 16 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.6 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berwick, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Allentown, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Allentown, PA

This is one driving day of about 73.2 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Allentown, 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 37.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jim Thorpe, PA

37 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

Slatington, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jim Thorpe, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

SWTCH Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.2 mi from route

Drums, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lehighton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Drums, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Mountain Top, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

+18885577099

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 63.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
4.5 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward I 476, PATP

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 476, PATP
7
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 North: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 476 North: Scranton
6
42.4 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

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

Exit 95 Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
5
43.3 mi into trip | ~52m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Hazleton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
7
63.9 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

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 PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.23 one way

$24.46 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.67 $13.46 $26.92
premium $5.01 $14.44 $28.89
diesel $5.60 $16.14 $32.27

Estimated Tolls: $4.82

Pennsylvania Turnpike (37.1 mi) $4.82

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

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22 0 $7.69 $3.51
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.41 $2.93
EV Truck/SUV 29.3 0 $10.25 $4.68

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 Aug 29, 2026

Origin

Allentown, PA

Late night in Allentown on Sunday

Local time

1:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Sunny

NE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Berwick, PA

Late night in Berwick on Sunday

Local time

1:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Sunny

0 mph 0% chance 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 30m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

73.2 mi in 1h 30m — 51% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 4.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,653 ft 346 ft

Total Climb

1,644 ft

Total Descent

1,436 ft

Highest Point

1,653 ft

~41.8 mi in

Elevation Range

1,306 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Allentown, PA and Berwick, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Mount Pocono and Nescopeck.

Patp

4.5 mi in | ~7m

Mount Pocono

42.4 mi in | ~50m

Nescopeck

63.9 mi in | ~1h 16m

About the Cities

Starting in Allentown, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1762

Allentown is the largest city in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, the county seat and largest city in Lehigh County, and the third-largest city in Pennsylvania after Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with a population of 125,845 as of 2020.

Top landmarks

  • • Albertus L. Meyers Bridge — bridge in United States of America
  • • Allentown Masonic Temple — masonic temple in Allentown, Pennsylvania
  • • Allentown National Bank — bank building in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Arriving in Berwick, PA

Full guide →

Berwick is a small city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Berwick is home to Berwick Offray, a gift ribbon manufacturing plant, and Wise Foods, Inc., a snack food company founded by Berwick native Earl Wise in the first half of the twentieth century, famous for its potato chips. Berwick is also famous for its high school football team, the Bulldogs which is six times State champions and three times national champions. Berwick is now the home of the 2008 PIAA AAA Baseball State Champions. It is the schools first baseball state championship in its history. Berwick was one of the places where the Stuart tank was produced. American Car & Foundry, a producer of rolling stock for railroads also operated a plant in Berwick.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 73.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 37.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.82 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Berwick, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: at 4.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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