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Trip from Allentown, PA to Greenwich, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 37m
Distance
234.7 mi
378 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 24m
★
6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 4m
10 AM
4h 47m
12 PM
4h 44m
3 PM
4h 48m
5 PM
5h 3m
8 PM
4h 29m
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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Greenwich, PA
Andras Stefuca
Trip Overview
Allentown to Greenwich is 234.7 miles and takes about 4h 37m via Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, with a relatively small portion on highways. It's a good candidate for a single-day trip, especially if you're looking for a direct route without extensive highway time. Consider this if you prefer a more local driving experience for a significant part of your travel.
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
117.4 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 103.9 mi | 1h 51m |
| William Penn Highway | 21.7 mi | 26m |
| Locust Gap Highway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Centre Turnpike | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Mahaffey Grampian Highway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| South Market Street | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Sunbury Road | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Patchin Highway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 103.9 mi, about 1h 51m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,081 veh/hr typical · worst 1,447
Quietest
2 AM
~184 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 51 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 Greenwich, 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
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43 sec
Exit 29
Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
7
Merge onto PA 61
2.4 mi
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3 min
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Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
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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
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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
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1 min
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East Sunbury Street
17
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
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11 min
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Sunbury Road
18
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
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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
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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
104 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
Keystone Shortway
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
28
Turn left onto PA 879
4.3 mi
·
6 min
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Clearfield Shawville Highway
29
Turn left onto PA 879
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Clearfield Curwensville Highway
30
Continue on PA 879
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Curwensville Grampain Highway
31
Continue on PA 879
2.6 mi
·
2 min
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Curwensville Grampian Highway
32
Continue on PA 879
4.7 mi
·
5 min
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Curwensville Grampian Road
33
Continue on PA 879
0.7 mi
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47 sec
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1st Street
34
Continue on US 219
9.8 mi
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11 min
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Mahaffey Grampian Highway
35
Continue on US 219
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
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West Main Street
36
Continue on US 219; PA 36
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Colonel Drake Highway
37
Continue on US 219
515 ft
·
6 sec
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Burnside - McGees Highway
38
Continue on US 219
4.2 mi
·
4 min
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Burnside McGee Highway
39
Keep slight left at fork onto US 219
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
40
Continue on US 219
6.4 mi
·
7 min
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Patchin Highway
41
Turn left onto US 219
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
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Main Street
42
Continue on US 219
2.5 mi
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2 min
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Shawna Road
43
Turn right onto Greenwich Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Greenwich Road
44
Arrive at destination
Greenwich Road
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under five hours, this is a manageable one-day drive. You could leave Allentown in the morning and arrive in Greenwich by early afternoon. The fuel cost is estimated at $42, so plan accordingly. Since the longest highway stretch is over 100 miles, you might want to take a break before or after that segment. Given the profile is mostly surface roads, be prepared for varied speed limits and potential traffic in smaller towns along the way.
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 117.4 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.9 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 52 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.4 miles or 2h 24m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwich, 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 234.7 miles and 4h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 103.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.4 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 103.9 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.
Montour County Rest Area Westbound
0 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Clinton County Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Centre 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
Sapp Brothers 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
TA
0.3 mi from route
Allentown Service Plaza
1 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 82.5 — 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.
5
44.3 mi into trip
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~57m in
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US 209 / Mauch Chunk Street
Turn left onto US 209 / Mauch Chunk Street
Navigation decision point
5
82.5 mi into trip
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~1h 45m in
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PA 54 / Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
Turn right onto PA 54 / Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.42 one way
$74.85 round trip
$4.05/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $41.41 | $82.83 |
| premium | $4.81 | $44.43 | $88.85 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $44.32 | $88.63 |
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
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.64 | $11.27 |
| Efficient EV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.54 | $9.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.9 | 1 | $32.86 | $15.02 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Smoke
NW 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:40PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Greenwich, PA
Morning in Greenwich on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Smoke
NW 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:40PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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 37m 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 40.5
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...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 234.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily surface roads, making up about 94% of the drive. You'll be on highways for only 6% of the total distance. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 103.9 miles on the Keystone Shortway. Expect to transition from highway cruising to more local road driving, which can mean slower speeds and more intersections as you get closer to your destination.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.9 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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
9/10
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 234.7 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
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
1,688 ft
346 ft
Total Climb
3,362 ft
Total Descent
2,156 ft
Highest Point
1,688 ft
~184.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,342 ft
Notable High Points
1,419 ft at ~117.4 miles
+603 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 Greenwich, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shawville along the way.
Shawville
190.3 mi in
|
~3h 42m
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 Greenwich, PA
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Royal Observatory — observatory in Greenwich, London, UK
- • Fan Museum — museum in London, England, United Kingdom
- • The Curlew Rowing Club, And Residence Above — building in Greenwich, London, England, UK
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 37m. Total distance: 234.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 103.9 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 13 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 Greenwich, 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 13 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 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Greenwich, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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