Origin
Allentown, PA
Night in Allentown on Tuesday
Local time
11:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Bellevue, PA
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
97.5 mi
157 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
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6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allentown, PA
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Bellevue, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Allentown, PA to Bellevue, PA covers 97.5 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Warren Street Bypass, Holtwood Road, Willow Street Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30 miles on Warren Street Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.16 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
48.7 miles from Allentown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 97.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Warren Street Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 30 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 12.4 miles in near US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 97.5 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 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 64.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
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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.
6
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown Lancaster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Downtown Lancaster
6
66.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
|
US 222; PA 272 / North Prince Street
Turn left onto US 222; PA 272 / North Prince Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
74.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
|
PA 272 / Lancaster Pike
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272 / Lancaster Pike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 Bellevue, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.
Lancaster
64.1 mi in
|
~1h 28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Street Bypass | 30 mi | 37m |
| Holtwood Road | 9.4 mi | 13m |
| Willow Street Pike | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 6 mi | 8m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| US 222 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Lancaster Pike | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Kutztown Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Warren Street Bypass
— 30 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Bellevue, 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
Continue on US 222 BUS
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
22
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
24
Merge onto PA 12
30 mi
·
37 min
·
Warren Street Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 30 East: Philadelphia
26
Merge onto US 30
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 30
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward PA 23 East
28
Keep slight right at fork
293 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Downtown Lancaster
29
Turn straight onto New Holland Pike
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
New Holland Pike
30
Continue on New Holland Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
New Holland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Continue on North Plum Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Plum Street
Use the straight lane.
32
Turn right onto East Orange Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Orange Street
33
Turn left onto US 222; PA 272
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Prince Street
Use the left lane.
34
Continue on US 222; PA 272
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Willow Street Pike
Use the straight lane.
35
Continue on PA 272
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Lancaster Pike
36
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Lancaster Pike
37
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Lancaster Pike
Use the straight lane.
38
Take the exit onto Holtwood Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Holtwood Road
39
Turn right onto PA 372
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Holtwood Road
Use the straight lane.
40
At end of road, turn left onto PA 74
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Delta Road
41
Turn right onto PA 74
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Delta Bypass
42
Continue on PA 74
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Delta Road
43
Enter roundabout onto PA 851
11 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bryansville Road
44
Continue on PA 851
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Bryansville Road
45
Turn right onto Miller Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Miller Road
46
Turn right onto Gemmill Road
51 ft
·
2 sec
·
Gemmill Road
47
Arrive at destination
Gemmill Road
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 48.7 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30 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 80 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.7 miles or 1h 8m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellevue, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Allentown, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Allentown, PA
This is one driving day of about 97.5 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Allentown, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Warren Street Bypass for about 30 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.7 mi from Allentown, PA · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.7 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bellevue, PA
The final approach into Bellevue, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bellevue, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.16 one way
$32.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.70 | $35.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.91 | $37.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.53 | $43.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.24 | $4.68 |
| Efficient EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39 | 0 | $13.65 | $6.24 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Bellevue, PA
Night in Bellevue on Tuesday
Local time
11:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
4 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
2h 25m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Allentown, PA to Bellevue, PA covers 97.5 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Warren Street Bypass, Holtwood Road, Willow Street Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.7 miles from Allentown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 97.5 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.
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 64.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Allentown, PA to Bellevue, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.
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