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Trip from Allentown, PA to Tannersville, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

59m

Distance

41.2 mi

66 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allentown, PA

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Downtown Tannersville, PA, PA

Tannersville, PA

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Trip Overview

Allentown to Tannersville is 41.2 miles and takes about 59 minutes via PA-33, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the highway, making it a quick and efficient journey. It's a practical option if you're looking for a simple drive with minimal fuss, connecting two points in the same state. Consider this route for its directness and ease of navigation.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
PA-33 21.2 mi 26m
Lehigh Valley Thruway 7.9 mi 10m
Route 611 3.4 mi 6m
PA 33 3.3 mi 4m
Tilghman Street 1.9 mi 3m
Airport Road 1.3 mi 2m
Union Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
Learn Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: PA-33 — 21.2 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Tannersville, 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 left at fork onto PA 33

3.3 mi · 4 min · PA 33
Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
9

Turn left onto PA 611

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North 9th Street
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on PA 611

3.4 mi · 6 min · Route 611
11

Turn right onto Pigeon Way

76 ft · 4 sec · Pigeon Way
12

Continue on Pigeon Way

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Pigeon Way
13

Turn sharp left onto Learn Road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Learn Road
14

Keep slight left at fork onto Learn Road

312 ft · 13 sec · Learn Road
15

Arrive at destination

Learn Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Belfast, PA

21 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

Mount Pocono, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Belfast, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.6 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 41.1 — 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
6
34.2 mi into trip | ~46m in | PA 33

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33 toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
6
37.4 mi into trip | ~51m in | PA 611 / North 9th Street

Turn left onto PA 611 / North 9th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
41.1 mi into trip | ~58m in | Learn Road

Turn sharp left onto Learn Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.83 one way

$13.66 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.48 $14.96
premium $4.93 $7.99 $15.98
diesel $5.61 $9.10 $18.19

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$1

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.4 0 $4.33 $1.98
Efficient EV 10.3 0 $3.61 $1.65
EV Truck/SUV 16.5 0 $5.77 $2.64

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Allentown, PA

Morning in Allentown on Sunday

Local time

9:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Tannersville, PA

Morning in Tannersville on Sunday

Local time

9:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Belfast, PA

21 mi in

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

22 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

59m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is characterized as highway-focused, with 67% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.2 miles on PA-33, offering a consistent pace. While largely a highway experience, the route also incorporates sections of Lehigh Valley Thruway and Route 611, which may offer a slight change in scenery and speed. Expect a relatively smooth and direct driving experience for most of the 41.2 miles.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA-33 and Lehigh Valley Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 41.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.

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 34.2 miles (PA 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Tannersville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Hazleton along the way.

Hazleton

34.2 mi in | ~46m | via PA 33

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). 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 Tannersville, 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 34.2 miles (PA 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tannersville, 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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