Origin
Bushkill, PA
Late night in Bushkill on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushkill, PA to Allentown, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bushkill, PA
Haneul Trac
Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
This 53.5-mile drive from Bushkill, PA to Allentown, PA is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 19 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with no need to split it into multiple days. You'll primarily be on US 209 and the Lehigh Valley Thruway, with a portion on the Keystone Shortway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $9. Given its relatively short distance and highway-focused profile, this route is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points within Pennsylvania's Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 209 | 33.5 mi | 48m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| Keystone Shortway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Seven Bridge Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Tilghman Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| MacArthur Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 209
— 33.5 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushkill, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on US 209
8.0 mi
·
15 min
·
US 209
2
Enter roundabout onto US 209
176 ft
·
6 sec
·
Seven Bridge Road
3
Continue on US 209
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Seven Bridge Road
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 209
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 209
5
Merge onto I 80
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 209
25 mi
·
32 min
·
US 209
Toward US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 22
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward PA 145
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
177 ft
·
8 sec
Toward PA 145 South
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 145
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
MacArthur Road
12
Continue on PA 145
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MacArthur Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on PA 145
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
North 7th Street
14
Turn right onto Tilghman Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tilghman Street
15
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Bushkill, 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 11.4 and 51.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 80 / Keystone Shortway
Merge onto I 80 / Keystone Shortway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 209
Keep slight right at fork onto US 209 toward US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersvill...
7
40.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
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 US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
6
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward PA 145
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 145
8
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 145 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward PA 145 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.87 one way
$17.74 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.74
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(10.5 mi)
$0.74
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Allentown, PA
Late night in Allentown on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 0 to 15 mph
26% chance
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
21 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 19m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 63% of this route. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 33.5 miles on US 209, offering a good period of consistent travel. While primarily on main roads like US 209 and the Lehigh Valley Thruway, the character of the drive is geared towards efficient movement rather than winding scenic byways. The journey is designed for steady progress, allowing you to cover ground quickly on these established corridors.
63% 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: 33.5 mi on US 209.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 209 and Lehigh Valley Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in near I 80 / Keystone Shortway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 11.4 miles (I 80 / Keystone Shortway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (US 209): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.5 miles on US 209. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.74 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 Allentown, 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 11.4 miles (I 80 / Keystone Shortway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (US 209): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Allentown, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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