Origin
Granville, PA
Morning in Granville on Sunday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Granville, 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
2h 56m
Distance
138.5 mi
223 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
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6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granville, PA
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Allentown, PA
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Trip Overview
This 138.5-mile drive from Granville to Allentown, Pennsylvania, will take you approximately 2 hours and 56 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, it's an economical option for a single-day road trip. The journey primarily utilizes the Lewistown Narrows, William Penn Highway, and American Legion Memorial Highway, offering a varied driving experience. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing ample time to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The drive stays within the Northeast region, traversing familiar Pennsylvania landscapes.
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
69.2 miles from Granville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lewistown Narrows | 51.2 mi | 1h 2m |
| William Penn Highway | 42.8 mi | 50m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 20.9 mi | 25m |
| 78th Division Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Tilghman Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| State Route 103 North | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| South Juniata Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| US 322 | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Lewistown Narrows
— 51.2 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granville, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on North River Road
402 ft
·
18 sec
·
North River Road
2
Turn right onto Granville Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Granville Road
3
Continue on Granville Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Granville Road
4
Turn left onto PA 103
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 103 North
5
Turn right onto PA 103
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Delaware Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 22 BUS
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Juniata Street
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto US 22; US 322
51 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Lewistown Narrows
8
Take the exit onto US 322
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 322
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 322
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 322
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
10
Merge onto I 81; US 322
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
19 mi
·
22 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 89
Toward I 78 East: Allentown
13
Continue on I 78
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
14
Continue on I 78; US 22
43 mi
·
50 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Use the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Cetronia
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Tilghman Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Tilghman Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 56-minute trip, departing in the morning is recommended to maximize your daylight hours. You'll have one recommended stop, and with a total distance of 138.5 miles, it’s easily manageable in a single day, so you won't need to split the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 51.2-mile stretch on Lewistown Narrows, as services might be less frequent. The $23 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a buffer. Being a turn-heavy drive, staying alert and mindful of navigation is key.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.2 miles from Granville, PA, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.2 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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.2 miles or 1h 32m 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 24m
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 Granville, 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 Granville, PA
This is one driving day of about 138.5 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Granville, 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 Lewistown Narrows for about 51.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.2 miles from Granville, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 59.4 and 133.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
US 322
Take the exit onto US 322 toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Her...
6
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
US 322
Keep slight left at fork onto US 322 toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazlet...
6
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
132.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 47m in
|
US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
6
133.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m in
Take the exit toward Cetronia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Cetronia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.96 one way
$45.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $25.15 | $50.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $26.86 | $53.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.58 | $61.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(1 mi)
$0.07
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
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.5 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 | 41.6 | 0 | $14.54 | $6.65 |
| Efficient EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.12 | $5.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.39 | $8.86 |
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.
Destination
Allentown, PA
Morning in Allentown on Sunday
Local time
7:55 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
23 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
2h 56m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. Only 40% of the journey is on highways, meaning you'll encounter more local roads and potentially varied speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 51.2 miles along the Lewistown Narrows, offering a more sustained segment of travel before encountering further turns. This road profile suggests a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged as you navigate through different types of terrain and road conditions.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.2 mi on Lewistown Narrows.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 59.4 miles in near US 322.
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 11 significant decision points across 138.5 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 59.4 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.6 miles (US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.2 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Granville, PA and Allentown, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton and Carlisle.
Hazleton
59.4 mi in
|
~1h 19m
|
via US 322
Carlisle
59.4 mi in
|
~1h 19m
|
via US 322
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 138.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.2 miles on Lewistown Narrows. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.07 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.
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 59.4 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.6 miles (US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.2 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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