Origin
Benton, PA
Evening in Benton on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, PA to Allentown, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
89 mi
143 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
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6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
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 Benton, PA to Allentown, PA covers 89 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 US 222, Lancaster Pike, Allentown Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.4 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.76 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
44.5 miles from Benton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Benton, PA to Allentown, PA covers 89 miles and takes about 2h 15m, 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 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 222 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Slate Hill Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 89 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 1.2 miles (Slate Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (River Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (PA 272 / Lancaster Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Slate Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto Slate Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
4 mi into trip
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~11m in
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River Road
At end of road, turn right onto River Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.5 mi into trip
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~13m in
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PA 272 / Lancaster Pike
Turn sharp left onto PA 272 / Lancaster Pike
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
56 mi into trip
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~1h 25m 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
76.7 mi into trip
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~1h 56m in
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US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 38.4 mi | 48m |
| Lancaster Pike | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| Trexlertown Bypass | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Lampeter Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Kutztown Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Slate Hill Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 38.4 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on Bald Eagle Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Bald Eagle Road
2
Continue on Benton Hollow Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Benton Hollow Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Slate Hill Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Slate Hill Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto River Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
River Road
5
Turn slight left onto Spring Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Spring Valley Road
6
Turn sharp left onto PA 272
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Lancaster Pike
7
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
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Lancaster Pike
8
Continue on PA 272
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Willow Street Pike
9
Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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East Penn Grant Road
10
Continue on Lampeter Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Lampeter Road
11
Continue on Pitney Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Pitney Road
12
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hempstead Road
13
Turn right onto Greenfield Road
396 ft
·
7 sec
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Greenfield Road
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 30 West
15
Merge onto US 30
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 30
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 222 North: Reading
17
Continue on US 222
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US 222
18
Continue on US 222
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
Toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto PA 61
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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Bellevue Avenue
22
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
23
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
24
Merge onto US 222
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Kutztown Road
25
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Enter roundabout onto US 222
160 ft
·
6 sec
·
Allentown Pike
27
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
28
Enter roundabout onto US 222
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
29
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
30
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
31
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Allentown Pike
32
Enter roundabout onto US 222
138 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kutztown Road
33
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
34
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 222
35
Enter roundabout onto US 222
159 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
36
Continue on US 222
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
37
Turn straight onto US 222
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
Toward US 222 North, PA 100 North: Fogelsville, Allentown
38
Continue on PA 222
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
39
Continue on PA 222
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Hamilton Street
40
Turn left onto North 15th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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North 15th Street
41
Turn right onto Tilghman Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Tilghman Street
42
Arrive at destination
Tilghman Street
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 44.5 miles from Benton, PA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.4 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 80 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.5 miles or 1h 9m 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 55m
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 Benton, 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 Benton, PA
This is one driving day of about 89 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Benton, 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 US 222 for about 38.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.5 mi from Benton, PA · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 44.5 miles from Benton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Allentown, PA
The final approach into Allentown, 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 Allentown, 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
$14.76 one way
$29.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.16 | $32.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.26 | $34.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.65 | $39.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.79 | $3.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.46 | $5.70 |
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.
Destination
Allentown, PA
Evening in Allentown on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
SW 0 to 15 mph
28% chance
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 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 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 Benton, PA to Allentown, PA covers 89 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 US 222, Lancaster Pike, Allentown Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.5 miles from Benton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.76 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 23 significant decision points across 89 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 1.2 miles (Slate Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (River Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (PA 272 / Lancaster Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Benton, PA to Allentown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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