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Trip from Allentown, PA to Frankstown, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 8m
Distance
208.5 mi
336 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
16 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 55m
★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allentown, PA
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Frankstown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Allentown to Frankstown is 208.5 miles and takes about 4 hours 8 minutes via Keystone Shortway and I-99, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Given that most of the route involves surface roads, expect a more local driving experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. It's a single-day drive, so plan for a relatively straightforward transit.
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
104.3 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 63.1 mi | 1h 8m |
| I 99 | 30.2 mi | 32m |
| Jacksonville Road | 24.2 mi | 28m |
| William Penn Highway | 21.7 mi | 26m |
| Locust Gap Highway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Centre Turnpike | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| South Market Street | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Sunbury Road | 9.4 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 63.1 mi, about 1h 8m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,079 veh/hr typical · worst 1,537
Quietest
2 AM
~189 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 103 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 Frankstown, 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
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William Penn Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 29
Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 29
Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
7
Merge onto PA 61
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
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Centre Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi
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3 min
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Route 61 South
10
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
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18 sec
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Pottsville Boulevard
11
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi
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20 sec
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South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
12
Turn left onto US 209
0.1 mi
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10 sec
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Mauch Chunk Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 209
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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South Centre Street
14
Turn left onto US 209
2.3 mi
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4 min
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West Market Street
15
Continue on US 209; PA 901
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Pottsville Minersville Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto PA 901
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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East Sunbury Street
17
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
·
11 min
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Sunbury Road
18
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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Fairgrounds Road
19
Continue on PA 901
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Locust Gap Highway
20
Continue on PA 54; PA 901
11 mi
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13 min
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Locust Gap Highway
21
Continue on PA 54
9.7 mi
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11 min
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South Market Street
22
Turn right onto PA 54
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on PA 54
0.1 mi
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19 sec
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Factory Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on PA 54
3.0 mi
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3 min
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Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
26
Merge onto I 80
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
28
Turn left onto US 220; PA 26
24 mi
·
28 min
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Jacksonville Road
Use the straight lane.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
30 mi
·
32 min
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I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward Frankstown Road
31
Keep slight right at fork
226 ft
·
5 sec
32
Turn straight onto Frankstown Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Frankstown Road
33
Turn right onto US 22
351 ft
·
9 sec
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US 22
34
Turn right onto Mill Street
52 ft
·
1 sec
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Mill Street
35
Arrive at destination
Mill Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour, 8-minute drive, leaving Allentown in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Frankstown before evening. The longest stretch without a significant break is about 63 miles on the Keystone Shortway, so consider a quick stop before or after that segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $34, it's wise to fill up before you leave Allentown, as services might be more spaced out once you're on the surface roads. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility to depart a bit later if needed, but an earlier start allows for a more relaxed pace.
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 104.3 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.1 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 46 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.3 miles or 2h 10m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frankstown, 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 208.5 miles and 4h 8m.
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 Keystone Shortway for about 63.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.3 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.1 miles.
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.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Clinton County Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Clinton County Rest Area Westbound
0.2 mi from route
Montour County Rest Area Eastbound
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Allentown Service Plaza
1 mi from route
TA
2.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 27.5 and 174 — 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
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~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
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~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 29
Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
5
28 mi into trip
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~37m in
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PA 61 / Pottsville Pike
Merge onto PA 61 / Pottsville Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
149.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m in
Take the exit toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefo...
6
174 mi into trip
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~3h 28m in
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I 99; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.69 one way
$73.39 round trip
$4.47/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.89 | $40.12 | $80.25 |
| premium | $5.23 | $42.90 | $85.80 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $50.72 | $101.44 |
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
$37
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
EV Charging Along Route
16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Allentown, PA - Tesla Supercharger
Allentown, PA
Tesla
16 DCFC
Milton, PA - Tesla Supercharger
Milton, PA
Tesla
16 DCFC
Allentown, PA - Schantz Road - Tesla Supercharger
Allentown, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Mill Hall, PA - Tesla Supercharger
Mill Hall, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Kutztown, PA Rechargery @ Sheetz - Golden Key Rd
Kutztown, PA
IONNA
10 DCFC
Allentown, PA - South Cedar Crest Boulevard - Tesla Supercharger
Allentown, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Hamburg, PA - Tesla Supercharger
Hamburg, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Bellefonte, PA - Tesla Supercharger
Bellefonte, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tesla: 7
FORD_CHARGE: 2
eVgo Network: 2
ChargePoint Network: 1
RED_E: 1
EV Connect: 1
Electrify America: 1
IONNA: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.89 | $10.01 |
| Efficient EV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.24 | $8.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.4 | 1 | $29.19 | $13.34 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Origin
Allentown, PA
Morning in Allentown on Monday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Clear then Areas Of Frost
0 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Frankstown, PA
Morning in Frankstown on Monday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Widespread Frost
W 1 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
62°F
Danville, PA
104 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
7 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 8m 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
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 50.3
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
Free
near mile 208.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only 21% of the total 208.5 miles on highways. You'll encounter a 63.1-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect more frequent stops and slower speeds once you leave the highway portions.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.1 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Effort
10/10
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 20 significant decision points across 208.5 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 28 miles (PA 61 / Pottsville Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,611 ft
346 ft
Total Climb
2,500 ft
Total Descent
1,923 ft
Highest Point
1,611 ft
~119.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,265 ft
Notable High Points
1,611 ft at ~119.2 miles
+796 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Allentown, PA to Frankstown, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Altoona along the way.
Altoona
174 mi in
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~3h 28m
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via I 99; US 220
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 Frankstown, PA
Full guide →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 4h 8m. Total distance: 208.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.1 miles on Keystone Shortway. 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 10 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 Frankstown, 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 10 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 28 miles (PA 61 / Pottsville Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Johnstown Flood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Frankstown, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, NREL for EV charging, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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