Trip from Clifford, PA to Allentown, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

95.8 mi

154 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 49m ★

6 AM

1h 58m

8 AM

2h 15m

10 AM

2h 4m

12 PM

2h 2m

3 PM

2h 4m

5 PM

2h 14m

8 PM

1h 53m

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

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Clifford, PA

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county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allentown, PA

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Trip Overview

This 95.8-mile journey from Clifford, PA, to Allentown, PA, is designed for a single day, taking an estimated 1 hour and 57 minutes. With 94% of the drive on highways, it's a straightforward trip primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-81. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $16 for this route. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop. The route stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.9 miles from Clifford, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	73.3 mi	1h 24m
I 81	12 mi	14m
Tilghman Street	3.6 mi	5m
State Route 374	2.5 mi	4m
State Route 106	1.6 mi	2m
PA 309	0.5 mi	<1m
Lehigh Valley Thruway	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 73.3 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifford, PA and Allentown, PA.

Start on this road

58 ft · 10 sec · this road

Turn left onto PA 106

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 106

Turn left onto PA 374

2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 374

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Merge onto I 81

12 mi · 14 min · I 81

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

515 ft · 12 sec

Toward PATP, I 476: Allentown

Continue on I 476; PATP

73 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 56 Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward US 22 East: Allentown

Merge onto US 22

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto PA 309

0.5 mi · 43 sec · PA 309

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward Tilghman Street East Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

3.6 mi · 5 min · Tilghman Street

Arrive at destination

Tilghman Street

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 57-minute duration, this route is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. With no designated stops, plan your own breaks as needed, especially during the longest 73.3-mile stretch on the turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $16, and ensure you have enough for the journey. The highway-focused nature means you'll want to be prepared for steady driving conditions.

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 47.9 miles from Clifford, PA, or about 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.3 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 21 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.9 miles or 59m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allentown, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Clifford, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Clifford, PA

This is one driving day of about 95.8 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Clifford, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 73.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hudson, PA

48 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

Clarks Summit, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hudson, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.9 miles from Clifford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15706554116

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Moosic, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Lehighton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 92 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

16.5 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit

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 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 Sout...

16.7 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PATP, I 476: Allentown

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

Toward PATP, I 476: Allentown

90.1 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 56 Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...

91 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

92 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Take the exit toward Tilghman Street East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Tilghman Street East

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.88 one way

$31.76 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$17.39	$34.79
premium	$4.93	$18.58	$37.16
diesel	$5.61	$21.15	$42.30

Estimated Tolls: $9.53

Pennsylvania Turnpike (73.3 mi) $9.53

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

$16

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.7	$10.06	$4.60
Efficient EV	24	$8.38	$3.83
EV Truck/SUV	38.3	$13.41	$6.13

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Clifford, PA

Morning in Clifford on Tuesday

Local time

9:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Allentown, PA

Morning in Allentown on Tuesday

Local time

9:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 0 to 15 mph 26% chance Live forecast

46°F

Hudson, PA

48 mi in

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

23 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 57m 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 highly efficient, highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this trip, with 94% of the mileage on major roadways. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, including a continuous stretch of 73.3 miles. This means you'll encounter fast-paced driving with minimal interruptions from local traffic lights or slower speeds. While primarily interstate, the route does incorporate segments of I-81 and Tilghman Street, offering a brief transition before reaching your destination.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 73.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Clifford, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp South, Patp and Harrisburg.

Patp South

16.5 mi in | ~22m

Patp

16.7 mi in | ~23m

Harrisburg

90.1 mi in | ~1h 47m

About the Cities

Arriving in Allentown, PA

Full guide →

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.

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 1h 57m. Total distance: 95.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 73.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $9.53 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 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.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

IONNA Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Clifford, PA

Allentown, PA

Same local time

23 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 57m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Allentown, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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