Trip from Dunmore, PA to Allentown, PA

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

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

75.1 mi

121 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 24m ★

6 AM

1h 31m

8 AM

1h 45m

10 AM

1h 36m

12 PM

1h 35m

3 PM

1h 37m

5 PM

1h 45m

8 PM

1h 27m

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

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Dunmore, PA

Haneul Trac

county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allentown, PA

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 75-mile drive from Dunmore, PA, to Allentown, PA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the American Legion Memorial Highway, you'll find it's a highway-focused journey with a 77% highway share. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this route offers a convenient way to travel within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. There are no recommended overnight stops, making it ideal for a quick transit or a day excursion.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

37.5 miles from Dunmore, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	57 mi	1h 4m
American Legion Memorial Highway	8.4 mi	9m
Tilghman Street	3.6 mi	5m
Harrison Avenue	0.9 mi	1m
Wheeler Avenue	0.6 mi	<1m
PA 309	0.5 mi	<1m
South Blakely Street	0.4 mi	<1m
Lehigh Valley Thruway	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 57 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on PA 347

0.4 mi · 34 sec · South Blakely Street

Continue on Cherry Street

371 ft · 8 sec · Cherry Street

Turn right onto Wheeler Avenue

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Wheeler Avenue

Turn right onto Myrtle Street

399 ft · 12 sec · Myrtle Street

Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Harrison Avenue

Continue on Crown Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Crown Avenue

Turn left onto River Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · River Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Merge onto I 81

8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward PA 315 South: Pittston

Continue on PA 315

0.2 mi · 23 sec · PA 315

Take the exit

343 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

Continue on this road

499 ft · 17 sec · this road

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

57 mi · 1 hr 4 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 short duration of just over an hour and a half, there's no need to rush this trip. You can depart at your leisure, but leaving mid-morning might help you avoid potential rush hour traffic around larger towns. With no specific stops recommended, you can easily fuel up before leaving Dunmore, as the longest stretch without a change in major road is 57 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, and consider a brief rest stop if needed, though the drive is quite manageable without one.

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 37.5 miles from Dunmore, PA, or about 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 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 17 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.5 miles or 45m 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 15m

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 Dunmore, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dunmore, PA

This is one driving day of about 75.1 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Dunmore, 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 57 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jim Thorpe, PA

38 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

Hudson, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jim Thorpe, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Dunmore, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 10.7

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15706554116

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5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.5 and 71.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

11.5 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP

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 I 476, I 81 North, PATP

11.6 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

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

Toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

69.3 mi into trip | ~1h 21m 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...

70.3 mi into trip | ~1h 23m 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

71.3 mi into trip | ~1h 25m 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

$12.45 one way

$24.90 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$13.64	$27.27
premium	$4.93	$14.56	$29.13
diesel	$5.61	$16.58	$33.16

Estimated Tolls: $7.41

Pennsylvania Turnpike (57 mi) $7.41

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

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.5	$7.89	$3.60
Efficient EV	18.8	$6.57	$3.00
EV Truck/SUV	30	$10.51	$4.81

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Dunmore, PA

Morning in Dunmore on Sunday

Local time

10:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Allentown, PA

Morning in Allentown on Sunday

Local time

10:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Chance Rain Showers

W 10 mph 26% chance Live forecast

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

4 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

1h 31m 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-centric experience on this route, as 77% of the drive is on major roadways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 57 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering consistent speed and flow. The American Legion Memorial Highway and Tilghman Street will then guide you towards your destination. While primarily a highway drive, be prepared for the transition onto local roads as you approach Allentown.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 57 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and American Legion Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.3 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 Dunmore, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Harrisburg and Tilghman Street East.

Patp

11.5 mi in | ~15m

Harrisburg

69.3 mi in | ~1h 21m

Tilghman Street East

71.3 mi in | ~1h 25m

About the Cities

Starting in Dunmore, PA

Full guide →

Dunmore is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It is located outside of Scranton.

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 31m. Total distance: 75.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $7.41 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

Nearby Places

EVgo Charging Station

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Blink Charging Station

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Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dunmore, PA

Allentown, PA

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 31m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Dunmore, 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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