Trip from Allentown, PA to Benton, PA

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

87.3 mi

140 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 6m ★

6 AM

2h 15m

8 AM

2h 34m

10 AM

2h 22m

12 PM

2h 20m

3 PM

2h 23m

5 PM

2h 33m

8 PM

2h 10m

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 Benton, PA covers 87.3 miles and takes about 2h 15m 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, Lancaster Pike, 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 $14.47 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

43.6 miles from Allentown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 15m drive with frequent turns across 87.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 43 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 21 significant decision points across 87.3 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 21 key points

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

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

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.

64.1 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown Lancaster

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Downtown Lancaster

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.

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 Benton, 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
Lancaster Pike	8.9 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
Kutztown Road	5.2 mi	7m
Hamilton Boulevard	3.1 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Warren Street Bypass — 30 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Tilghman Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · Tilghman Street

Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Crest Boulevard

Turn right onto PA 222

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Hamilton Boulevard Bypass

Continue on PA 222

6.0 mi · 8 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Trexlertown Bypass

Continue on US 222

2.5 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto US 222

129 ft · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

Continue on US 222

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

Continue on US 222

3.8 mi · 5 min · Kutztown Road

Keep slight left at fork onto US 222

5.9 mi · 7 min · US 222

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto US 222

110 ft · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

Continue on US 222

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kutztown Road

Continue on US 222

1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

Enter roundabout onto US 222

97 ft · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

Continue on US 222

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

Enter roundabout onto US 222

127 ft · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

Continue on US 222

1.1 mi · 1 min · Allentown Pike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 222

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Kutztown Road

Continue on US 222

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

Continue on US 222 BUS

1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

Continue on US 222 BUS

2.3 mi · 3 min · North 5th Street Highway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward PA 12 West: Lebanon

Merge onto PA 12

30 mi · 37 min · Warren Street Bypass

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward US 30 East: Philadelphia

Merge onto US 30

0.4 mi · 36 sec · US 30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward PA 23 East

Keep slight right at fork

293 ft · 7 sec

Toward Downtown Lancaster

Turn straight onto New Holland Pike

0.2 mi · 22 sec · New Holland Pike

Continue on New Holland Avenue

1.3 mi · 3 min · New Holland Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on North Plum Street

0.3 mi · 57 sec · North Plum Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto East Orange Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Orange Street

Turn left onto US 222; PA 272

1.1 mi · 3 min · North Prince Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 222; PA 272

6.1 mi · 10 min · Willow Street Pike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on PA 272

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Lancaster Pike

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Lancaster Pike

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272

8.5 mi · 12 min · Lancaster Pike

Use the straight lane.

Turn sharp right onto Spring Valley Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Spring Valley Road

Turn slight right onto River Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · River Road

Turn left onto Slate Hill Road

2.8 mi · 6 min · Slate Hill Road

Turn right onto Benton Hollow Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Benton Hollow Road

Continue on Bald Eagle Road

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Bald Eagle Road

Arrive at destination

Bald Eagle 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 43.6 miles from Allentown, PA, or about 1h 2m 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 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.6 miles or 1h 2m 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 Benton, 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 87.3 miles and 2h 15m.

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 43.6 mi from Allentown, PA · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

44 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.6 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Benton, PA

The final approach into Benton, 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 Benton, 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.

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 48.2

Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene

Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.47 one way

$28.95 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$15.85	$31.70
premium	$4.93	$16.93	$33.86
diesel	$5.61	$19.27	$38.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.2	$9.17	$4.19
Efficient EV	21.8	$7.64	$3.49
EV Truck/SUV	34.9	$12.22	$5.59

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Allentown, PA

Evening in Allentown on Tuesday

Local time

8:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

SW 0 to 15 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Destination

Benton, PA

Evening in Benton on Tuesday

Local time

8:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

20 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 15m 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 Benton, PA covers 87.3 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Warren Street Bypass, Lancaster Pike, Willow Street Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43.6 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 $14.47 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.

On the drive from Allentown, PA to Benton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.

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