South Midway Service Plaza
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Trip from Allentown, PA to Nanty Glo, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 38m
Distance
233 mi
375 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 25m
★
6 AM
4h 38m
8 AM
5h 5m
10 AM
4h 47m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 30m
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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Nanty Glo, PA
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Trip Overview
Allentown to Nanty Glo is 233 miles and takes about 4h 38m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, starting in the Northeast region and ending in the same region. The route is mostly highway, making it a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a relatively quick trip without needing to break it up over multiple days. Plan for a single day of travel to get you to your destination efficiently.
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
116.5 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 81.1 mi | 1h 29m |
| William Penn Highway | 59.6 mi | 1h 10m |
| I 81 | 36.6 mi | 44m |
| I 99 | 27.8 mi | 29m |
| 78th Division Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Admiral Peary Highway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Tilghman Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| Harrisburg Pike | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 81.1 mi, about 1h 29m
Traffic on I-81
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,785 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~380 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 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 Nanty Glo, 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
43 mi
·
51 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on I 78; US 22
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 1B
Toward I 81 South: Harrisburg
7
Merge onto I 81
37 mi
·
44 min
·
I 81
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 52
Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
201 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 11 South
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto US 11
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76, PATP
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 76; PATP
81 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward Altoona, Johnstown
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto US 220 BUS
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Business 220
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
18
Merge onto I 99; US 220
28 mi
·
29 min
·
I 99; US 220
19
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
20
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
this road
21
Continue on US 22
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
22
Continue on US 22
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
Toward PA 271: Mundys Corner, Nanty Glo
24
Turn left onto PA 271
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
William Penn Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on PA 271
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Shoemaker Street
26
Continue on PA 271
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Chestnut Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto 2nd Street
178 ft
·
8 sec
·
2nd Street
28
Turn left onto Dispatch Street
189 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dispatch Street
29
Turn left onto School Street
168 ft
·
12 sec
·
School Street
30
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
Chestnut Street
31
Arrive at destination
Chestnut Street
Trip Plan
For this 4.5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and avoid any potential rush hour congestion. Since it's a single-day trip, you'll only need one significant stop. The longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is over 80 miles, so plan your fuel fill-up before you get too low. Given the relatively short duration, you have flexibility if you encounter unexpected delays. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition off the main highways, as services might become less frequent.
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 116.5 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.1 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 51 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.5 miles or 2h 22m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nanty Glo, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 233 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 81.1 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.5 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.1 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.
North Midway Service Plaza
0 mi from route
Blue Mountain Service Plaza
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Sideling Hill Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Cumberland Valley Service Plaza
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.4 mi from route
TA
0.6 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.6 mi from route
Allentown Service Plaza
1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 93.8 and 177.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
93.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
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 52
Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
8
94.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 11 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 11 South
7
95.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
7
176.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m in
Take the exit toward Altoona, Johnstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Altoona, Johnstown
7
177.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.15 one way
$74.30 round trip
$4.05/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $41.11 | $82.23 |
| premium | $4.81 | $44.10 | $88.21 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $43.99 | $87.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.59
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(81.1 mi)
$10.54
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
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.9 | 0 | $24.47 | $11.18 |
| Efficient EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.39 | $9.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.2 | 1 | $32.62 | $14.91 |
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 Monday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Smoke
SW 0 to 15 mph
90% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:54AM EDT until July 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 2:13AM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Nanty Glo, PA
Morning in Nanty Glo on Monday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Patchy Smoke
SW 5 to 13 mph
89% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:54AM EDT until July 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 2:13AM 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
2 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 38m 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.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 96.4
View on nps.gov
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 56.2
View on nps.gov
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 225
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 176.8
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 primarily on highways, with 62% of the total distance spent on these faster roads. You'll encounter the longest unbroken stretch of highway at 81.1 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. After the highway portions, expect to transition to surface roads for the remainder of your trip, which will likely involve more local traffic and varying speed limits. Be prepared for a mix of high-speed cruising and more typical road conditions as you near Nanty Glo.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and William Penn Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 93.8 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 24 significant decision points across 233 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 93.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 95.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,173 ft
346 ft
Total Climb
2,313 ft
Total Descent
906 ft
Highest Point
2,173 ft
~216.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,826 ft
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.
Between Allentown, PA and Nanty Glo, PA, road signs point toward Middlesex, Patp, Altoona, Johnstown and Hollidaysburg.
Middlesex
93.8 mi in
|
~1h 54m
Patp
95.1 mi in
|
~1h 57m
Altoona
176.9 mi in
|
~3h 28m
Johnstown
176.9 mi in
|
~3h 28m
Hollidaysburg
205.8 mi in
|
~4h 1m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Allentown, PA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Harrisburg, PA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Th 05:30-20:00; Fr 05:30-20:30; Sa 06...
Visit websiteHazel's Cafe
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Hamburg, PA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: We-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 08...
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Tim Hortons
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Allentown, PA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-14:00
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Whitehall, PA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteMcDonald's
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Allentown, PA
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 05:00-01:00
Visit websiteSundae Fun-Day
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.1 mi from route
Nanty Glo, PA
Cuisine: ice_cream
Ritz Barbecue
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Allentown
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00; We-Sa 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteHenry's Salt of the Sea
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Allentown, PA
Cuisine: seafood
Visit website7th St. Family Restaurant
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Allentown
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-17:00
Visit websiteChickie’s & Pete’s
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Allentown, PA
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-14:30; Sa,Su,Mo off
Visit websiteJordan Creek Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
1.4 mi from route
~4 min detour
Braxton Playground
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Alto Rest Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Old Duncansville Airmail field
Attraction
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Memorial Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Trout Creek Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
The Liberty Bell Museum
Museum
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Allentown, PA
Visit websitethe super duper awesome hideout
Monument
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Victor's Lament
Artwork
Near the start, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Railroad Arch - South Penn
Railway
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King Freedom Memorial
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Red Roof Inn Harrisburg North
Hotel
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Harrisburg, PA
Visit websiteRenaissance Allentown
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Allentown, PA
Visit websiteAmericus Hotel
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Allentown, PA
Days Inn Harrisburg North
Hotel
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Harrisburg, PA
Visit websiteMount Airy Hotel
Motel
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
PC4
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
First break
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 Nanty Glo, 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 38m. Total distance: 233 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.59 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.
Yes — we found about 21 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 Nanty Glo, 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 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 93.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 95.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Johnstown Flood National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). 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 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Nanty Glo, 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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