Origin
Allentown, PA
Late night in Allentown on Friday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allentown, PA to Grill, PA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
38.4 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Grill, PA
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Trip Overview
This 38.4-mile drive from Allentown, PA to Grill, PA is a straightforward, single-day trip, taking just under an hour to complete. You'll primarily be on West Hamilton Boulevard and Allentown Pike, with a short stint on US 222. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $6, making it a very budget-friendly excursion. Given its short duration and minimal stops, this route is perfect for a quick local outing or an add-on to a longer trip within the Northeast region. The drive is characterized by its frequent turns, so keep your attention focused.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 38.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 59-minute trip. While only 15% of the route involves highway driving, you'll encounter a variety of road types. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is about 6 miles along West Hamilton Boulevard. As you progress, the roads will likely transition from more urban or suburban settings to the more rural character of Grill, PA, requiring constant adjustments to speed and steering.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Hamilton Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 6 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 38.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
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 35 miles (US 422 Business / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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
|
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
35 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 422 Business / Washington Street
Turn right onto US 422 Business / Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
35.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
North 4th Street
Turn left onto North 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
38.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 6 mi | 8m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| US 222 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Kutztown Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| North 5th Street Highway | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Tilghman Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| New Holland Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
West Hamilton Boulevard
— 6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Grill, 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
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto North 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 BUS
273 ft
·
4 sec
·
South 4th Street
26
Continue on US 222 Business
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bingaman Street
27
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lancaster Avenue
28
Turn slight left onto PA 625
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Holland Road
29
Turn left onto PA 724
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Philadelphia Avenue
30
Turn left onto Mountain View Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Mountain View Road
31
Turn right onto Center Street
483 ft
·
21 sec
·
Center Street
32
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Allentown, PA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grill, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Grill, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.37 one way
$12.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Grill, PA
Late night in Grill on Friday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
2 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
59m 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 Grill, PA covers 38.4 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown Pike, US 222. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 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 $6.37 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 38.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
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 35 miles (US 422 Business / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Allentown, PA to Grill, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Valley Forge National Historical Park.
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