Allentown to Reinholds is 45 miles and takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes via US 222, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. Expect a local feel for most of the journey, with limited highway time. It's a manageable trip, perfect for a quick transfer or a leisurely afternoon drive.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 222
12.2 mi
16m
West Hamilton Boulevard
6 mi
8m
Kutztown Road
5.2 mi
7m
Fritztown Road
4.1 mi
7m
Allentown Pike
4 mi
7m
Hamilton Boulevard
3.1 mi
4m
Van Reed Road
2.6 mi
3m
Tilghman Street
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 12.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Reinholds, PA.
1
Start on Tilghman Street
2.1 mi·3 min·Tilghman Street
2
Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
1.0 mi·1 min·North Cedar Crest Boulevard
3
Turn right onto PA 222
0.4 mi·43 sec·Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
4
Continue on PA 222
6.0 mi·8 min·West Hamilton Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi·32 sec·Trexlertown Bypass
6
Continue on US 222
2.5 mi·3 min·Hamilton Boulevard
7
Enter roundabout onto US 222
129 ft·1 sec·Hamilton Boulevard
8
Continue on US 222
0.6 mi·50 sec·Hamilton Boulevard
9
Continue on US 222
3.8 mi·5 min·Kutztown Road
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
5.9 mi·7 min·US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto US 222
110 ft·1 sec·Allentown Pike
12
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi·39 sec·Allentown Pike
13
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi·1 min·Kutztown Road
14
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi·2 min·Allentown Pike
15
Enter roundabout onto US 222
97 ft·4 sec·Allentown Pike
16
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi·52 sec·Allentown Pike
17
Enter roundabout onto US 222
127 ft·5 sec·Allentown Pike
18
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi·1 min·Allentown Pike
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 222
0.3 mi·26 sec·Kutztown Road
20
Continue on US 222
0.5 mi·47 sec·Allentown Pike
21
Take the exit onto US 222
6.4 mi·9 min·US 222
Toward US 222 South: Reading, Lancaster
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward Spring Ridge Drive
23
Continue on Papermill Road
0.1 mi·11 sec·Papermill Road
24
Turn slight right
191 ft·7 sec
25
Turn straight onto Van Reed Road
2.6 mi·3 min·Van Reed Road
26
Continue on Mull Avenue
0.4 mi·34 sec·Mull Avenue
27
Merge onto US 422
0.2 mi·35 sec·Penn Avenue
28
Turn left onto Columbia Avenue
1.0 mi·1 min·Columbia Avenue
29
Continue on Fritztown Road
4.1 mi·7 min·Fritztown Road
30
Continue on North Ridge Road
1.4 mi·2 min·North Ridge Road
31
Turn right onto PA 897
0.3 mi·48 sec·East Main Street
32
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
221 ft·11 sec·Lincoln Avenue
33
Turn right
329 ft·24 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Allentown, 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 12.4 and 28.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
12.4 mi into trip|~18m in|US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
16.9 mi into trip|~25m in|US 222
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
22.7 mi into trip|~32m in|US 222 / Allentown Pike
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Allentown Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
25.9 mi into trip|~37m in|US 222 / Allentown Pike
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Allentown Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
28.2 mi into trip|~41m in|US 222
Take the exit onto US 222 toward US 222 South: Reading, Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 222 South: Reading, Lancaster
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.34 one way
$14.68 round trip
$4.14/gal25.4 MPG avg16 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.56
$8.07
$16.15
premium
$4.86
$8.62
$17.23
diesel
$5.40
$9.57
$19.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
13.5
0
$4.73
$2.16
Efficient EV
11.3
0
$3.94
$1.80
EV Truck/SUV
18
0
$6.30
$2.88
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Allentown, PA
Afternoon
in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Reinholds, PA
Afternoon
in Reinholds on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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
30 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 9m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 27% of the route on highways. You'll mainly navigate on roads like US 222, West Hamilton Boulevard, and Kutztown Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.2 miles on US 222. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed as you transition between local roads and the occasional highway segment.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on US 222.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.4 miles in near US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45 miles you will encounter 15 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 12.4 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.9 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (US 222 / Allentown Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Allentown, PA to Reinholds, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 45 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on US 222. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Reinholds, 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 12.4 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.9 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (US 222 / Allentown Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail. 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 Reinholds, PA before heading back.
