Origin
Allentown, PA
Morning in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Hemlock Farms, 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 56m
Distance
69 mi
111 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
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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Hemlock Farms, PA
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Trip Overview
This 69-mile drive from Allentown, PA, to Hemlock Farms, PA, is a straightforward 1 hour and 56-minute journey primarily through Pennsylvania's Northeast region. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, this route is an easy day trip, allowing you to complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stop. The road is mostly highway-focused, making for an efficient transit. You'll spend about 62% of your time on higher-speed roads, so it's a good option if you're looking to cover ground without a lot of winding country lanes. Plan for a single day of travel to make the most of your time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.5 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA-33 | 21.2 mi | 26m |
| US 209 | 11.5 mi | 18m |
| Route 402 Road | 8.1 mi | 13m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| Resica Falls Road | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| Hemlock Farms Road | 2 mi | 7m |
| Tilghman Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| PA-402 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
PA-33
— 21.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Hemlock Farms, PA.
1
Start on Tilghman Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Tilghman Street
2
Continue on Union Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Airport Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Airport Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22 East: Bethlehem
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto US 22
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto PA 33
21 mi
·
26 min
·
PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 209
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
US 209
Toward US 209 North: Stroudsburg
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 209
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 209
Toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek
10
Enter roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road
258 ft
·
8 sec
·
Seven Bridge Road
11
Continue on Seven Bridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Seven Bridge Road
12
Turn right onto US 209 BUS
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Milford Road
13
Turn left onto PA 402
306 ft
·
6 sec
·
Resica Falls Road
14
Continue on PA 402
7.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Resica Falls Road
15
Continue on PA 402
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 402 Road
16
Continue on PA 402
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
PA-402
17
Turn right onto Brewster Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Brewster Road
18
Continue on Hemlock Farms Road
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Hemlock Farms Road
19
Turn right onto Forest Drive
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Forest Drive
20
Turn left onto Mountain View Drive
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mountain View Drive
21
Turn right onto Cedar Lane
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Cedar Lane
22
At end of road, turn left onto Hickory Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hickory Drive
23
Arrive at destination
Hickory Drive
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of under two hours, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion from Allentown to Hemlock Farms. You can leave anytime and easily complete the drive in one go, offering flexibility in your departure. With no planned stops recommended, consider fueling up before you leave Allentown to ensure you have a full tank for the 69-mile journey. The longest stretch on PA-33 is over 21 miles, so be mindful of your fuel gauge if you tend to prefer starting with a completely full tank for such segments.
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 34.5 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.2 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.5 miles or 47m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hemlock Farms, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 69 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Allentown, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on PA-33 for about 21.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 42.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward US 22 East: Bethlehem
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 22 East: Bethlehem
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
5
13 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
PA 33 / PA-33
Merge onto PA 33 / PA-33
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
34.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 209
Keep slight right at fork onto US 209 toward US 209 North: Stroudsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 209 North: Stroudsburg
5
42.1 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 209
Take the exit onto US 209 toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls C...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.44 one way
$22.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.55
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(7.9 mi)
$0.55
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
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Hemlock Farms, PA
Morning in Hemlock Farms on Sunday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
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
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 62% of the route utilizing higher-speed roads like PA-33 and US 209. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.2 miles on PA-33, offering a solid period of consistent travel. While the highway component dominates, the journey does incorporate segments on Route 402 Road, which may present a change in pace as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of efficient highway driving and potentially more local road conditions as you get closer to Hemlock Farms.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 mi on PA-33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA-33 and US 209. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69 miles you will encounter 15 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 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (PA 33 / PA-33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 69 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.2 miles on PA-33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.55 in tolls one way, starting with Lehigh Valley Thruway. 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 Hemlock Farms, 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 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (PA 33 / PA-33): 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 Hemlock Farms, 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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