Trip from Allentown, PA to Pine Grove, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

78.3 mi

126 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 0m ★

6 AM

2h 9m

8 AM

2h 27m

10 AM

2h 15m

12 PM

2h 13m

3 PM

2h 16m

5 PM

2h 26m

8 PM

2h 3m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Allentown, PA to Pine Grove, PA covers 78.3 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Route 100, Chestnut Street, Limestone Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.4 miles on Route 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.98 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.

Midpoint

39.2 miles from Allentown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 78.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Allentown, PA to Pine Grove, PA covers 78.3 miles and takes about 2h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Route 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 48.1 miles in near US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 78.3 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 48.1 miles (US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.9 miles (PA 10 / Limestone Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

48.1 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

Merge onto US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

54.9 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Take the exit toward Coatesville

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Coatesville

65.9 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | PA 10 / Limestone Road

At end of road, turn left onto PA 10 / Limestone Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

74.7 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Take the exit toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford

77.9 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in | Forge Road

At end of road, turn right onto Forge Road

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Allentown, PA and Pine Grove, PA, road signs point toward Lancaster and Coatesville.

Lancaster

47.9 mi in | ~1h 19m

Coatesville

54.9 mi in | ~1h 29m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Route 100	26.4 mi	42m
Chestnut Street	10.9 mi	18m
Limestone Road	7 mi	10m
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass	6.9 mi	9m
North Cedar Crest Boulevard	5.2 mi	9m
Gum Tree Road	4.2 mi	5m
West Uwchlan Avenue	3.3 mi	6m
Buck Run Road	3 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Route 100 — 26.4 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Tilghman Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard

5.2 mi · 9 min · North Cedar Crest Boulevard

Turn right onto PA 29

11 mi · 18 min · Chestnut Street

Continue on PA 100

26 mi · 42 min · Route 100

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto PA 113

3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster

Merge onto US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck

6.9 mi · 9 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward Coatesville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto PA 82

2.4 mi · 3 min · North 1st Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto South 1st Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 1st Avenue

Continue on Youngsburg Road

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Youngsburg Road

Turn slight right onto Buck Run Road

3.0 mi · 6 min · Buck Run Road

Continue on Gum Tree Road

4.2 mi · 5 min · Gum Tree Road

At end of road, turn left onto PA 10

7.0 mi · 10 min · Limestone Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge onto US 1

1.6 mi · 2 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford

Turn right onto PA 472

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Lancaster Avenue

Turn left onto Street Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Street Road

At end of road, turn right onto Forge Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Forge Road

Continue on Ashville Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Ashville Road

Turn left

28 ft · 2 sec

Arrive at destination

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 39.2 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.4 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 17 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.2 miles or 1h 4m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Grove, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 78.3 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Allentown, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Route 100 for about 26.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.2 mi from Allentown, PA · 1h 4m into the drive

human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chester Springs, PA

39 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

Alburtis, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chester Springs, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.2 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pine Grove, PA

The final approach into Pine Grove, 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 Pine Grove, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 45.9

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 48.6

View on nps.gov

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

28 mi from route ~71 min detour $1 near mile 45.9

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Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

28 mi from route ~71 min detour Free near mile 45.9

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.98 one way

$25.96 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$14.22	$28.43
premium	$4.93	$15.19	$30.37
diesel	$5.61	$17.29	$34.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.5	$8.22	$3.76
Efficient EV	19.6	$6.85	$3.13
EV Truck/SUV	31.3	$10.96	$5.01

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Allentown, PA

Afternoon in Allentown on Thursday

Local time

3:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Pine Grove, PA

Afternoon in Pine Grove on Thursday

Local time

3:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

32 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 8m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Allentown, PA to Pine Grove, PA covers 78.3 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Route 100, Chestnut Street, Limestone Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39.2 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 $12.98 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.