Origin
Allentown, PA
Morning in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Nesquehoning, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Nesquehoning, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from Allentown to Nesquehoning, this 34.7-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a simple day excursion. You can expect to spend about 48 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient transition between these two Northeast Pennsylvania locations. Budgeting roughly $6 for fuel is a safe bet for this trek. Since the entire journey is easily manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the straightforward nature of this route keeps your planning stress-free.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| Tilghman Street | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| East Catawissa Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Mauch Chunk Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Interchange Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North 1st Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 18.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Nesquehoning, PA.
1
Start on Tilghman Street
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Tilghman Street
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 476, PATP
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 476; PATP
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 74
Toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stroudsburg
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
420 ft
·
10 sec
Toward US 209 South: Lehighton
8
Merge onto US 209
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Interchange Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on US 209
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Bankway Street
11
Continue on US 209
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
Toward US 209 South
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 209
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
13
Continue on US 209
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mauch Chunk Street
14
Continue on US 209
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Susquehanna Street
15
Turn right onto US 209
123 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lehigh Avenue
16
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lehigh Street
17
Continue on US 209
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Lehigh Avenue
18
Continue on US 209
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East Catawissa Street
19
Turn left onto North Mermon Avenue
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Mermon Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
North Mermon Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 North: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
8
23.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stroudsburg
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 74
Toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stro...
7
24 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 209 South: Lehighton
6
24.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 209 South: Lehighton
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 209 / Interchange Road
Merge onto US 209 / Interchange Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.75 one way
$11.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.35
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(18.1 mi)
$2.35
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Nesquehoning, PA
Morning in Nesquehoning on Sunday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
48m 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?
This drive offers a mixed-road profile, transitioning from local streets to higher-speed transit. You will spend about 52% of your journey on highways, providing a nice balance between suburban navigation and open road. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during your 18.1-mile run along the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, which allows for a consistent pace. As you move off the turnpike and transition onto Tilghman Street and East Catawissa Street, the character of the drive shifts from a streamlined highway experience to a more localized feel. Navigating these varied road types ensures you stay engaged throughout the short duration of the trip.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
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 4.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Nesquehoning, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Lehighton and Stroudsburg.
Patp
4.5 mi in
|
~7m
Lehighton
23.4 mi in
|
~30m
Stroudsburg
23.4 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.35 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.
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 Nesquehoning, 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 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nesquehoning, 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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