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Trip from Spring Grove, 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 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

101.2 mi

163 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m

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

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borough of Pennsylvania

Spring Grove, PA

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county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allentown, PA

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Trip Overview

This 101.2-mile drive from Spring Grove, PA, to Allentown, PA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 222, US 30, and Allentown Pike, about 69% of this journey is on highways, making it a straightforward trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this route offers an economical option for a quick getaway. Since there are no recommended stops, you can tailor your breaks as needed. This highway-focused drive is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Pennsylvania locations within the Northeast region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

50.6 miles from Spring Grove, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 222 39.3 mi 50m
US 30 28.6 mi 41m
Allentown Pike 6 mi 10m
Trexlertown Bypass 5.7 mi 8m
Kutztown Road 2.9 mi 4m
Hanover Road 2.6 mi 4m
Hamilton Boulevard 2.5 mi 3m
I 83 2.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 222 — 39.3 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Constitution Avenue

64 ft · 8 sec · West Constitution Avenue
2

Turn left onto PA 116

0.6 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
3

Enter roundabout onto PA 116

124 ft · 2 sec · North Main Street
4

Continue on PA 116

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
5

Continue on PA 116

2.6 mi · 4 min · Hanover Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn right onto US 30

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto US 30

5.8 mi · 10 min · US 30
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 83 South: Baltimore Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 83

2.2 mi · 3 min · I 83
10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward PA 462 East
11

Turn right onto South Belmont Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Belmont Street
12

Turn right onto PA 462

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East Market Street
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto North Hills Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Hills Road
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto US 30

23 mi · 31 min · US 30
15

Take the exit onto US 222

20 mi · 23 min · US 222
Toward US 222 North: Reading
16

Continue on US 222

11 mi · 15 min · US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 49 sec
Toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn straight onto PA 61

1.1 mi · 1 min · Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Bellevue Avenue
20

Turn left onto US 222 BUS

1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway
21

Continue on US 222 BUS

2.5 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
22

Merge onto US 222

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Kutztown Road
23

Continue on US 222

1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Enter roundabout onto US 222

160 ft · 6 sec · Allentown Pike
25

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Allentown Pike
26

Enter roundabout onto US 222

123 ft · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
27

Continue on US 222

1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
28

Continue on US 222

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kutztown Road
29

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Allentown Pike
30

Enter roundabout onto US 222

138 ft · 1 sec · Kutztown Road
31

Continue on US 222

1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
32

Keep slight left at fork onto US 222

8.7 mi · 11 min · US 222
33

Enter roundabout onto US 222

159 ft · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
34

Continue on US 222

2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
35

Turn straight onto US 222

5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass
Toward US 222 North, PA 100 North: Fogelsville, Allentown
36

Continue on PA 222

2.1 mi · 3 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
37

Continue on PA 222

1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Street
38

Turn left onto North 15th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North 15th Street
39

Turn right onto Tilghman Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Tilghman Street
40

Arrive at destination

Tilghman Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 28-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in one day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic in both the Spring Grove and Allentown areas. With no mandated stops, you can plan your own breaks, perhaps stopping for fuel or a quick stretch around the halfway point. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 39.3 miles on US 222, so if you prefer more frequent stops, aim to break up that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $17 for the 101.2-mile trip.

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 50.6 miles from Spring Grove, PA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.3 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 22 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.6 miles or 1h 14m 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 1m

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 Spring Grove, 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 Spring Grove, PA

This is one driving day of about 101.2 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Spring Grove, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 222 for about 39.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Adamstown, PA

51 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.

Popular next leg

Adamstown, PA to Allentown, PA

45.2 mi · 1h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Columbia, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Akron, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.6 miles from Spring Grove, 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 · early in the drive

Rivertowne Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Wrightsville, Pennsylvania

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 32min in 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17172523184

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Rivertowne Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Wrightsville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17172523184

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 88.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
5.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 30

Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30 East: Lancaster

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
6
11.4 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 83 South: Baltimore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 83 South: Baltimore
7
14.1 mi into trip | ~26m in | PA 462 / East Market Street

Turn right onto PA 462 / East Market Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
68.1 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
5
88.9 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.78 one way

$33.56 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $18.38 $36.75
premium $4.93 $19.63 $39.25
diesel $5.61 $22.34 $44.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.4 0 $10.63 $4.86
Efficient EV 25.3 0 $8.86 $4.05
EV Truck/SUV 40.5 0 $14.17 $6.48

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Spring Grove, PA

Morning in Spring Grove on Tuesday

Local time

6:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Mostly Sunny

NW 13 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 11:32AM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 10:17AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Allentown, PA

Morning in Allentown on Tuesday

Local time

6:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Sunny

NW 10 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 11:32AM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 10:17AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

61°F

Adamstown, PA

51 mi in

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

3 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 28m 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.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 52.3
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 7
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that leans heavily into highway travel, with 69% of the route comprising faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39.3 miles, mainly on US 222, which offers a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While this is a highway-focused profile, the inclusion of roads like Allentown Pike suggests some transition into more varied, potentially less direct segments as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience periods of steady highway cruising interspersed with changes in road character.

69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.3 mi on US 222.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 222 and US 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near US 30.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 101.2 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 5.6 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (PA 462 / East Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Allentown, PA

Full guide →

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.

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 2h 28m. Total distance: 101.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.3 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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (PA 462 / East Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument. 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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