Traveling from Hawley to Allentown covers 81.1 miles of Northeast Pennsylvania, typically taking about 1 hour and 38 minutes to complete. Because this journey is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $13 on fuel for the trip. The route navigates away from the lake region toward the more urban environment of Allentown. Since you won't be relying on major highways, this drive is best viewed as a straightforward local transit rather than a long-haul expedition. Whether you are heading south for business or a visit, this direct path keeps your planning simple and your travel budget low.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.9 miles from Hawley, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
PA 33
23.6 mi
30m
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.5 mi
14m
Sterling Road
7.1 mi
11m
Lake Wallenpaupack Road
7 mi
15m
I 84
5.6 mi
6m
PA 390
5.1 mi
8m
Route 611
4.6 mi
6m
Keystone Shortway
4.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
PA 33
— 23.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawley, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on Penn Avenue
447 ft·26 sec·Penn Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; PA 590
0.8 mi·2 min·Bellemonte Avenue
3
Continue on US 6; PA 590
0.6 mi·1 min·Welwood Avenue
4
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·3 min·Lake Wallenpaupack Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on PA 507
1.5 mi·2 min·Lake Wallenpaupack Road
6
Turn left onto PA 390
5.1 mi·8 min·PA 390
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
8
Merge onto I 84
5.6 mi·6 min·I 84
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward PA 507: Greentown, Lake Wallenpaupack
10
Turn left onto PA 507
4.1 mi·9 min·Lake Wallenpaupack Road
11
Continue on PA 191
2.9 mi·5 min·South Sterling Road
12
Turn slight right onto PA 423
1.5 mi·2 min·Carlton Road
13
Continue on PA 423
0.4 mi·42 sec·Church Street
14
Continue on PA 423
0.6 mi·1 min·State Route 423
15
Turn left onto PA 196
7.1 mi·11 min·Sterling Road
16
Turn left onto PA 611; PA 940
1.1 mi·1 min·Pocono Boulevard
17
Continue on PA 611
4.6 mi·6 min·Route 611
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
19
Merge onto I 80
4.4 mi·6 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 302AToward PA 33 South: SnydersvilleUse the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto PA 33
24 mi·30 min·PA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, AllentownUse the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto US 22
11 mi·14 min·Lehigh Valley Thruway
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward PA 145Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork
177 ft·8 sec
Toward PA 145 SouthUse the left lane.
26
Turn left onto PA 145
0.1 mi·17 sec·MacArthur Road
27
Continue on PA 145
0.7 mi·1 min·MacArthur Road
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on PA 145
0.4 mi·42 sec·North 7th Street
29
Turn right onto Tilghman Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Tilghman Street
30
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a 1-hour and 38-minute drive with no formal stops required, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You should aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on local roads, especially if you are traveling through busier town centers. Keep in mind that because there are no planned stops, you should fuel up before leaving Hawley to ensure you stay within your $13 travel budget. Pay close attention to navigation while on Bellemonte Avenue, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can make missing a turn easy. Taking this direct, local-focused approach allows you to arrive in Allentown efficiently without the fatigue of heavy highway traffic.
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 39.9 miles from Hawley, PA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.6 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 18 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.9 miles or 1h 9m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allentown, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hawley, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hawley, PA
This is one driving day of about 79.8 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Hawley, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on PA 33 for about 23.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 15.2 and 77.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
15.2 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward PA 507: Greentown, Lake Wallenpaupack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 507: Greentown, Lake Wallenpaupack
7
42.4 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 302A
Toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
7
66.5 mi into trip|~1h 43m 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
77.6 mi into trip|~1h 59m 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
77.8 mi into trip|~1h 59m 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
$13.23 one way
$26.46 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$14.49
$28.98
premium
$4.93
$15.48
$30.95
diesel
$5.61
$17.62
$35.24
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.9
0
$8.38
$3.83
Efficient EV
20
0
$6.98
$3.19
EV Truck/SUV
31.9
0
$11.17
$5.11
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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 20, 2026
Origin
Hawley, PA
Late night
in Hawley on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Allentown, PA
Late night
in Allentown on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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
1 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
2h 3m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through Bellemonte Avenue, Welwood Avenue, and Lake Wallenpaupack Road to reach your destination. Because the road consists entirely of local thoroughfares, there is no single long-distance stretch; the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Bellemonte Avenue. This creates a technical driving experience that requires your full attention at the wheel. Be prepared for frequent turns as you transition between these local roads, which keeps the pace steady but prevents the mindless cruising often found on larger arterial roads.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.6 mi on PA 33.
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 15.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 79.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Hawley, PA to Allentown, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Wallenpaupack along the way.
Lake Wallenpaupack
15.2 mi in|~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 79.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.6 miles on PA 33. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Allentown, PA before heading back.
