Origin
Nescopeck, PA
Morning in Nescopeck on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nescopeck, 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 30m
Distance
73 mi
118 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nescopeck, PA
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Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
This 73.2-mile journey from Nescopeck, PA to Allentown, PA takes approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes and is best suited for a single day trip. You'll navigate primarily using 3rd Street and the Berwick Hazleton Highway, with a portion on the Keystone Shortway. With no highway driving, expect a more local feel throughout this 1-day excursion. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $12, making it an economical option. Both Nescopeck and Allentown are located within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, so you won't be crossing state lines or experiencing regional shifts on this relatively short drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.5 miles from Nescopeck, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 37.1 mi | 40m |
| Keystone Shortway | 20.2 mi | 23m |
| Berwick Hazleton Highway | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Tilghman Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| 3rd Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| PA 309 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 37.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nescopeck, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on PA 339
73 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Turn right onto PA 93
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street
3
Continue on PA 93
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Berwick Hazleton Highway
4
Continue on PA 93
281 ft
·
7 sec
·
Berwick Hazleton Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge onto I 80
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Keystone Shortway
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
10
Merge onto I 476; PATP
37 mi
·
40 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
12
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Allentown
13
Merge onto US 22
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto PA 309
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
PA 309
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Tilghman Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tilghman Street
18
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just over an hour, this drive offers great flexibility for when you depart. Leaving in the morning allows for a full day at your destination in Allentown, or you could opt for a late afternoon start to arrive in the evening. With no designated stops and a relatively low fuel cost of $12, you can easily manage this trip without needing extensive planning for refueling or rest breaks. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to the 'turn-heavy' nature of the drive; having your GPS ready or a general sense of direction will be helpful to avoid missing any of the numerous turns along 3rd Street and the Berwick Hazleton Highway.
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 36.5 miles from Nescopeck, PA, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.1 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.5 miles or 46m 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 14m
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 Nescopeck, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Nescopeck, PA
This is one driving day of about 73 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Nescopeck, 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 37.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Nescopeck, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 29 and 69.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
29 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allen...
6
29.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
6
67.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
68.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m 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
$12.10 one way
$24.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.25 | $26.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.16 | $28.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.12 | $32.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.83
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(37.1 mi)
$4.83
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
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.22 | $4.67 |
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.
Destination
Allentown, PA
Morning in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
16 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 30m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on local roads for the entire 73.2 miles. Don't anticipate long stretches of high-speed cruising; instead, be prepared for frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience. The absence of a 'longest stretch' statistic suggests a continuous series of road changes rather than prolonged segments on a single roadway. The progression will likely involve navigating through various towns and local thoroughfares, requiring your attention to speed limits and traffic signals.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.1 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 29 miles in.
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 73 miles you will encounter 12 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 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 67.3 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Nescopeck, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Harrisburg and Tilghman Street East.
Patp
29 mi in
|
~36m
Harrisburg
67.3 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Tilghman Street East
69.2 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 73 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.83 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 67.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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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