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Trip from Silver Spring, PA to Allentown, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 29, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

71.5 mi

115 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m

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

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Downtown Silver Spring, PA, PA

Silver Spring, PA

Mohamed B.

county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allentown, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Silver Spring, PA to Allentown, PA covers 71.5 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 209, Route 209, Lehigh Valley Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on US 209. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

35.7 miles from Silver Spring, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 209 25.4 mi 32m
Route 209 16.8 mi 30m
Lehigh Valley Thruway 10.5 mi 14m
Milford Road 7.1 mi 13m
Keystone Shortway 3.6 mi 5m
Seven Bridge Road 3.1 mi 6m
Raymondskill Road 1.3 mi 3m
Marshalls Creek Bypass 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 209 — 25.4 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Raymondskill Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Raymondskill Road
2

Turn right onto US 209

17 mi · 30 min · Route 209
3

Continue on US 209

7.1 mi · 13 min · Milford Road
4

Continue on US 209

0.8 mi · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass
5

Enter roundabout onto US 209

176 ft · 6 sec · Seven Bridge Road
6

Continue on US 209

3.1 mi · 5 min · Seven Bridge Road
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 209

0.3 mi · 36 sec · US 209
8

Merge onto I 80

3.6 mi · 5 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 209

25 mi · 32 min · US 209
Toward US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto US 22

11 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Toward PA 145 Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

177 ft · 8 sec
Toward PA 145 South Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto PA 145

0.1 mi · 17 sec · MacArthur Road
15

Continue on PA 145

0.7 mi · 1 min · MacArthur Road
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on PA 145

0.4 mi · 42 sec · North 7th Street
17

Turn right onto Tilghman Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Tilghman Street
18

Arrive at destination

Tilghman Street

Trip Plan

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 35.7 miles from Silver Spring, PA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.4 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 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.7 miles or 1h 4m 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 36m

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 Silver Spring, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Silver Spring, PA

This is one driving day of about 71.5 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Silver Spring, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 209 for about 25.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Saw Creek, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saw Creek, PA

36 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

Bushkill, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saylorsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Silver Spring, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 56min in / 57min to go 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Onvo Travel Plaza

0 mi from route

Pennsylvania Welcome Center

0.9 mi from route

Rest Area

1.5 mi from route

Bushkill Falls

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bushkill, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+15705886682

Visit website

Lehigh Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 29.4 and 69.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
29.4 mi into trip | ~55m in | I 80 / Keystone Shortway

Merge onto I 80 / Keystone Shortway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33 mi into trip | ~1h in | US 209

Keep slight right at fork onto US 209 toward US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersvill...
7
58.2 mi into trip | ~1h 32m 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
69.3 mi into trip | ~1h 48m 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
69.5 mi into trip | ~1h 49m 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

$11.96 one way

$23.92 round trip

$4.25/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.64 $13.05 $26.09
premium $4.97 $13.98 $27.96
diesel $5.35 $15.06 $30.13

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

$12

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.5 0 $7.51 $3.43
Efficient EV 17.9 0 $6.26 $2.86
EV Truck/SUV 28.6 0 $10.01 $4.58

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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 27, 2026

Origin

Silver Spring, PA

Late night in Silver Spring on Wednesday

Local time

3:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Allentown, PA

Late night in Allentown on Wednesday

Local time

3:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

0 mph 0% 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

15 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 52m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 near mile 14.8
Park Closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026
Park Closure: Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

71.5 mi in 1h 52m — 59% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 209.

59% 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: 25.4 mi on US 209.

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 29.4 miles in near I 80 / Keystone Shortway.

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 71.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 29.4 miles (I 80 / Keystone Shortway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles (US 209): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Arriving in Allentown, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1762

Allentown is the largest city in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, the county seat and largest city in Lehigh County, and the third-largest city in Pennsylvania after Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with a population of 125,845 as of 2020.

Top landmarks

  • • Albertus L. Meyers Bridge — bridge in United States of America
  • • Allentown Masonic Temple — masonic temple in Allentown, Pennsylvania
  • • Allentown National Bank — bank building in Allentown, Pennsylvania

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 52m. Total distance: 71.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.4 miles on US 209. 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.

Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 29.4 miles (I 80 / Keystone Shortway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles (US 209): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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