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Trip from Litchfield, 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

3h 26m

Distance

138.2 mi

222 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 14m ★
6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 51m
10 AM
3h 35m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 36m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 19m

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

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Downtown Litchfield, PA, PA

Litchfield, PA

Michael Taccetta

county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allentown, PA

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Trip Overview

This 138.2-mile drive from Litchfield, PA to Allentown, PA takes about 3 hours and 26 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily travel on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, and Tunkhannock Highway, with 38% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, this is an economical option for a quick getaway within the Northeast region. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, and with only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this journey in a single day without feeling rushed. This route offers a practical way to connect two points in Pennsylvania without a significant time commitment.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

69.1 miles from Litchfield, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 47.8 mi 52m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway 20.8 mi 29m
Tunkhannock Highway 15.8 mi 25m
Roosevelt Highway 14.8 mi 21m
Memorial Highway 9.7 mi 16m
Lake Road 8.2 mi 18m
North Rome Road 4.6 mi 11m
PA 115 4.3 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 47.8 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Litchfield Road

234 ft · 11 sec · Litchfield Road
2

Turn left onto Hill Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · Hill Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto North Rome Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · North Rome Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto North Rome Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · North Rome Road
5

Continue on Lake Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Lake Road
6

Continue on Lake Road

198 ft · 5 sec · Lake Road
7

Continue on Lake Road

7.2 mi · 15 min · Lake Road
8

At end of road, turn right onto PA 187

162 ft · 9 sec · PA 187
9

Turn sharp left onto US 6

12 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10

Continue on US 6

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Street
11

Continue on US 6

6.9 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 6

7.4 mi · 10 min · Roosevelt Highway
13

Continue on US 6

0.5 mi · 46 sec · River Street
14

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Main Street
15

Continue on US 6

7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn straight onto US 6

1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Toward US 6 Bypass East: Scranton
17

Turn right onto PA 29

300 ft · 10 sec · Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
18

Continue on PA 29

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Tunkhannock Highway
19

Continue on PA 29

1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway
20

Continue on PA 29

16 mi · 24 min · Tunkhannock Highway
21

Turn left onto PA 309; PA 415

9.7 mi · 16 min · Memorial Highway
22

Continue on PA 115

4.3 mi · 7 min · PA 115
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward PATP
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward PATP
25

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
26

Merge onto I 476; PATP

48 mi · 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
27

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 56 Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
28

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Allentown
29

Merge onto US 22

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
30

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown Use the slight right lane.
31

Merge onto PA 309

0.5 mi · 43 sec · PA 309
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward Tilghman Street East Use the straight / right lanes.
33

Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

3.6 mi · 5 min · Tilghman Street
34

Arrive at destination

Tilghman Street

Trip Plan

Given its 3-hour 26-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. While only one stop is recommended, consider breaking up the 47.8-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if you prefer more frequent pauses. The estimated fuel cost of $23 makes this an affordable trip, so keeping your tank full is straightforward. A practical tip for this drive is to be aware of the transition points between the faster highway sections and the more local roads, as speed limits and road conditions can change notably.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.1 miles from Litchfield, PA, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.8 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 30 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.1 miles or 1h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 55m

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 Litchfield, 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 Litchfield, PA

This is one driving day of about 138.2 miles and 3h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Litchfield, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 47.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Dimock, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dimock, PA

69 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

North Towanda, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Back Mountain, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.1 miles from Litchfield, 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.

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 79

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 79

Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

InCharge Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 79

Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333994638

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 79

Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 79

Kingston, Pennsylvania

+18668167584

Visit website

Universal Charging Station

1.3 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 79

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663502738

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 108.6

Lehighton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 108.6

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

+18885577099

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 134.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | North Rome Road

At end of road, turn left onto North Rome Road

Navigation decision point

6
52.1 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | PA 29 / Bridge Street

Turn right onto PA 29 / Bridge Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
132.5 mi into trip | ~3h 16m 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...
6
133.4 mi into trip | ~3h 18m 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
6
134.4 mi into trip | ~3h 20m 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

$22.91 one way

$45.82 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $25.09 $50.19
premium $4.93 $26.80 $53.60
diesel $5.61 $30.51 $61.03

Estimated Tolls: $6.22

Pennsylvania Turnpike (47.8 mi) $6.22

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

$23

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.5 0 $14.51 $6.63
Efficient EV 34.6 0 $12.09 $5.53
EV Truck/SUV 55.3 0 $19.35 $8.84

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% 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

Litchfield, PA

Afternoon in Litchfield on Sunday

Local time

12:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Allentown, PA

Afternoon in Allentown on Sunday

Local time

12:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

W 5 mph 20% chance Live forecast

40°F

Dimock, PA

69 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

3h 26m 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?

The road's personality is a blend of efficient highway travel and more local road driving. While 38% of the route utilizes highways, offering faster speeds, you'll also experience stretches on roads like the Grand Army of the Republic Highway and Tunkhannock Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 47.8 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, providing a substantial period of consistent driving. This mixed profile means you can expect periods of steady cruising interspersed with sections that may require more attention to local conditions and traffic.

38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 2.4 miles in near North Rome Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 16 significant decision points across 138.2 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 2.4 miles (North Rome Road): Navigation decision point; at 52.1 miles (PA 29 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 132.5 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.

On the drive from Litchfield, PA to Allentown, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.

Patp

83.7 mi in | ~2h 22m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 26m. Total distance: 138.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 47.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.22 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (North Rome Road): Navigation decision point; at 52.1 miles (PA 29 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 132.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Allentown, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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