Origin
Oakdale, PA
Morning in Oakdale on Sunday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakdale, 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 10m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakdale, PA
Jack Pace
Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
Embarking on this 48.6-mile journey from Oakdale, PA, to Allentown, PA, will take you about 1 hour and 10 minutes. This drive is easily manageable as a day trip, with a modest fuel cost estimated at $8. The route offers a mixed driving experience, making it a straightforward trip within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. With no designated stops recommended in the data, you can tailor your pace entirely to your preference. Consider this a convenient option for a quick transit between these two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| Hudson Drive | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Stockton Mountain Road | 4.2 mi | 9m |
| Tilghman Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Hunter Street | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| East Catawissa Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Mauch Chunk Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Interchange Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 18.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on Pierce Court
264 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pierce Court
2
Turn left onto Swaab Court
166 ft
·
13 sec
·
Swaab Court
3
Turn right onto PA 940
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
PA 940
4
Turn left onto Stockton Mountain Road
4.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Stockton Mountain Road
5
Merge onto PA 93
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Broad Street
6
Continue on PA 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Berwick Street
7
Continue on PA 93
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Broad Street
8
Continue on PA 93
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hudson Drive
9
Continue on State Route 93
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hunter Street
10
Continue on PA 93
523 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hudson Drive
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 209
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Catawissa Street
12
Continue on US 209
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lehigh Avenue
13
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lehigh Street
14
Turn left onto US 209
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Susquehanna Street
15
Continue on US 209
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mauch Chunk Street
16
Continue on US 209
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
17
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North First Street
18
Continue on US 209
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bankway Street
19
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on US 209
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Interchange Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 476, PATP
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
23
Merge onto I 476; PATP
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
25
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Allentown
26
Merge onto US 22
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
Use the slight right lane.
28
Merge onto PA 309
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
PA 309
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Tilghman Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tilghman Street
31
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Oakdale, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 15 and 44.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
15 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 209 / East Catawissa Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 209 / East Catawissa Street
Navigation decision point
6
24.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
6
42.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
43.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
44.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
$8.06 one way
$16.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.43 | $18.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.36
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(18.2 mi)
$2.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
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
25 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 10m 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?
This 48.6-mile drive features a 39% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster road segments and more local driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.2 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. You'll navigate on roads like Hudson Drive and Stockton Mountain Road, suggesting a profile that transitions between open highway and potentially more winding or varied terrain. Expect a drive that isn't a monotonous interstate grind but rather a dynamic mix.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 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 15 miles in near US 209 / East Catawissa Street.
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 48.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 15 miles (US 209 / East Catawissa Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.9 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 Oakdale, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Harrisburg and Tilghman Street East.
Patp
24.2 mi in
|
~39m
Harrisburg
42.9 mi in
|
~1h
Tilghman Street East
44.8 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.36 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 15 miles (US 209 / East Catawissa Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.9 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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