This 210.3-mile drive from Allentown to Coudersport, Pennsylvania, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 4 hours and 49 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Grand Army of the Republic Highway and US 15, with a portion of the William Penn Highway also included. The fuel cost is estimated at $35, making it an economical journey. This route offers a mixed driving experience as you travel within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Given its duration, it's well-suited for a single day's travel, allowing for a relaxed pace and perhaps one planned stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.2 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
28.5 mi
39m
US 15
27.6 mi
31m
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi
26m
Keystone Shortway
13.2 mi
14m
US Highway 15
11.7 mi
16m
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi
13m
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi
12m
Route 287
10.6 mi
18m
Longest stretch:
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
— 28.5 mi, about 39m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,375 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,843
Quietest
2 AM
~202 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 48 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 Coudersport, PA.
1
Start on Tilghman Street
5.0 mi·8 min·Tilghman Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
3
Merge onto US 22
0.7 mi·54 sec·Lehigh Valley Thruway
4
Merge onto I 78; US 22
22 mi·26 min·William Penn Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 29Toward PA 61 North: PottsvilleUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 29Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
7
Merge onto PA 61
2.4 mi·3 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on PA 61
11 mi·12 min·Centre Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi·3 min·Route 61 South
10
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi·18 sec·Pottsville Boulevard
11
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi·20 sec·South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
12
Turn left onto US 209
0.1 mi·10 sec·Mauch Chunk Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 209
0.4 mi·38 sec·South Centre Street
14
Turn left onto US 209
2.3 mi·4 min·West Market Street
15
Continue on US 209; PA 901
1.8 mi·2 min·Pottsville Minersville Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto PA 901
0.8 mi·1 min·East Sunbury Street
17
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi·11 min·Sunbury Road
18
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi·2 min·Fairgrounds Road
19
Continue on PA 901
0.3 mi·43 sec·Locust Gap Highway
20
Continue on PA 54; PA 901
11 mi·13 min·Locust Gap Highway
21
Continue on PA 54
9.7 mi·11 min·South Market Street
22
Turn right onto PA 54
0.3 mi·45 sec·Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on PA 54
0.1 mi·19 sec·Factory Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on PA 54
3.0 mi·3 min·Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
26
Merge onto I 80
13 mi·14 min·Keystone Shortway
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 210A-BToward US 15: Lewisburg, WilliamsportUse the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·40 sec
Exit 210BToward US 15 North: Williamsport
29
Merge onto US 15
2.6 mi·3 min·Westbranch Highway
30
Continue on US 15
12 mi·16 min·US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on US 15
1.1 mi·1 min·Montgomery Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Continue on US 15
0.6 mi·1 min·Hastings Street
33
Continue on US 15
0.4 mi·58 sec·Market Street
Use the left lane.
34
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi·31 sec·US 15
Use the left lane.
35
Merge onto I 180; US 15; US 220
1.6 mi·2 min·Susquehanna Beltway
36
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
27 mi·31 min·US 15
Exit 29Toward US 15 North: MansfieldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 162Toward PA 414: Morris, LibertyUse the slight right lane.
38
Turn left onto PA 414
3.0 mi·5 min·Route 414
39
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 414
6.8 mi·11 min·Route 414
40
Continue on PA 287
11 mi·18 min·Route 287
41
Continue on PA 287
1.2 mi·2 min·Central Avenue
42
Turn left onto PA 660
0.3 mi·41 sec·Main Street
43
Continue on PA 660
0.9 mi·1 min·West Avenue
44
Continue on PA 660
1.7 mi·2 min·Route 660
45
Continue on PA 362
5.3 mi·9 min·Pinecreek Road
46
Turn left onto US 6
11 mi·16 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
47
Continue on US 6
1.7 mi·4 min·East Main Street
48
Continue on US 6
17 mi·23 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
49
Continue on US 6; PA 44
4.1 mi·7 min·East Second Street
50
Arrive at destination
US 6; PA 44
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4 hour and 49 minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Allentown to maximize daylight. With an estimated fuel cost of $35, you should be able to complete the trip without needing to refuel, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Since this is a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to stop when needed; however, plan your single stop strategically. A good tip is to be mindful of the longest stretch of 28.5 miles on the Grand Army of the Republic Highway and ensure you're comfortable before entering it, as services might be less frequent during that segment.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.2 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 46 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.2 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coudersport, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Allentown, PA
This is one driving day of about 210.3 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Allentown, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Grand Army of the Republic Highway for about 28.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 27.5 and 146 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
27.5 mi into trip|~36m in
Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29
Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
7
27.7 mi into trip|~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 29
Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
8
99.6 mi into trip|~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
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 210A-B
Toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
8
118.6 mi into trip|~2h 33m in|US 15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15 toward US 15 North: Mansfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29
Toward US 15 North: Mansfield
8
146 mi into trip|~3h 5m in
Take the exit toward PA 414: Morris, Liberty
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 162
Toward PA 414: Morris, Liberty
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.53 one way
$67.06 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$37.11
$74.22
premium
$4.81
$39.81
$79.62
diesel
$4.80
$39.71
$79.42
Estimated Tolls: $0.79
Centre Turnpike
(10.6 mi)$0.74
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(0.7 mi)$0.05
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
$34
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.1
0
$22.08
$10.09
Efficient EV
52.6
0
$18.40
$8.41
EV Truck/SUV
84.1
1
$29.44
$13.46
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Allentown, PA
Morning
in Allentown on Monday
Local time
7:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 5 to 10 mph65% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 8:12PM EDT until July 18 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 8:12PM EDT until July 18 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Destination
Coudersport, PA
Morning
in Coudersport on Monday
Local time
7:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
NW 7 to 10 mph54% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 8:12PM EDT until July 18 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 8:12PM EDT until July 18 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
84°F
Newberry, PA
105 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
11 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
4h 49m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 50.8
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "mixed drive" on this route, with 36% of your journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced driving, interspersed with more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted section you'll cover is 28.5 miles on the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, offering a sustained period of travel on a significant roadway. This blend means you'll experience varied driving conditions, from more open highway stretches to potentially more winding or slower sections as you progress through the state.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
50 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.5 mi on Grand Army of the Republic Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 27.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 210.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 99.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,691 ft346 ft
Total Climb
2,601 ft
Total Descent
1,296 ft
Highest Point
1,691 ft
~150.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,344 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 Coudersport, PA, road signs point toward Williamsport and Liberty.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 49m. Total distance: 210.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.5 miles on Grand Army of the Republic Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.79 in tolls one way, starting with Centre 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.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Coudersport, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 99.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Coudersport, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
