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Trip from Allentown, PA to Bridgeport, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h

Distance

47.2 mi

76 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

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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Downtown Bridgeport, PA, PA

Bridgeport, PA

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Trip Overview

Allentown to Bridgeport is 47.2 miles and takes about 1 hour via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and local roads, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Pennsylvania, focusing on the Northeast region for both its start and end points. It's a short, straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it an easy option for a quick trip. You'll spend most of your time on the turnpike, so expect consistent travel speeds. This is a great choice if you're looking for a brief journey with minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 37.4 mi 40m
Tilghman Street 4.5 mi 7m
East Lafayette Street 1.3 mi 3m
Mid-County Expressway 0.8 mi 1m
West Ridge Pike 0.7 mi 1m
Dekalb Street 0.5 mi 1m
East Ridge Pike 0.3 mi <1m
East Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 37.4 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Bridgeport, 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 right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto I 476; PATP

37 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
7

Continue on I 476

0.8 mi · 1 min · Mid-County Expressway
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 18 Toward Norristown, Ridge Pike Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn straight onto West Ridge Pike

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Ridge Pike
10

Continue on East Main Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East Main Street
11

Continue on East Ridge Pike

0.3 mi · 59 sec · East Ridge Pike
12

Turn left onto SR3013

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Conshohocken Road
13

Turn right onto East Lafayette Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · East Lafayette Street
14

Turn left onto US 202

0.5 mi · 1 min · Dekalb Street
15

Turn left onto PA 23

526 ft · 18 sec · West 4th Street
16

Turn right

54 ft · 6 sec
17

Turn left

15 ft · 1 sec
18

Turn right

93 ft · 7 sec
19

Turn right onto Mill Street

107 ft · 4 sec · Mill Street
20

Arrive at destination

Mill Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Harleysville, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Harleysville, PA

24 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

Macungie, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Quakertown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.6 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 43.6 — 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 right at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
5
5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
42.5 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
8
43.6 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward Norristown, Ridge Pike

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 18 Toward Norristown, Ridge Pike

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.83 one way

$15.65 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.57 $17.14
premium $4.93 $9.15 $18.31
diesel $5.61 $10.42 $20.84

Estimated Tolls: $4.87

Pennsylvania Turnpike (37.4 mi) $4.87

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$5

Total

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.2 0 $4.96 $2.27
Efficient EV 11.8 0 $4.13 $1.89
EV Truck/SUV 18.9 0 $6.61 $3.02

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Allentown, PA

Morning in Allentown on Sunday

Local time

7:39 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

Destination

Bridgeport, PA

Morning in Bridgeport on Sunday

Local time

7:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

36 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

1h 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?

This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 81% of the route utilizing high-speed roads. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 37.4 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a consistent cruising experience. The initial and final segments will involve navigating local roads like Tilghman Street and East Lafayette Street, which will feel different from the turnpike's open lanes. Expect a shift in pace as you transition between these road types.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.4 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Tilghman Street. 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 47.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 5.3 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Bridgeport, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Norristown.

Patp

4.5 mi in | ~7m

Norristown

43.6 mi in | ~50m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 47.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 37.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.87 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 Bridgeport, 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 5.3 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bridgeport, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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