Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethlehem, PA
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Grill, PA
Gundula Vogel
This 44.8-mile journey from Bethlehem, PA to Grill, PA takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes, making it a perfect one-day road trip within Pennsylvania. You'll primarily navigate West Hamilton Boulevard and Allentown Pike, with a portion on US 222. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $7, this drive is quite economical. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaging driving experience rather than a straightforward cruise. It's a manageable distance that allows for flexibility in your schedule, whether you're heading out for a morning excursion or an afternoon adventure.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this trip, with only 13% of the route on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 6 miles on West Hamilton Boulevard, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the road begins to weave through local areas. This route is less about high-speed cruising and more about navigating through towns and connecting roads, requiring your attention to be on the road ahead and the upcoming turns. The character of the drive shifts as you move between different local road segments.
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 5.3 miles in near Hamilton Street.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 5.3 miles (Hamilton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.2 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 422 Business / Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto North 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
| 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 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| East Broad Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Linden Street | 2 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Grill, PA.
Start on Linden Street
Turn right onto East Broad Street
Continue on Hanover Avenue
Continue on East Hamilton Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
Turn right onto North Front Street
Continue on Linden Street
Turn left onto North 15th Street
Turn right onto PA 222
Continue on PA 222
Continue on PA 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222 BUS
Continue on US 222 BUS
Turn right onto US 422 Business
Turn left onto North 4th Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 BUS
Continue on US 222 Business
Continue on US 222 BUS
Turn slight left onto PA 625
Turn left onto PA 724
Turn left onto Mountain View Road
Turn right onto Center Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.4 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Grill, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.43 one way
$14.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Bethlehem on Thursday
Local time
6:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Grill on Thursday
Local time
6:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
56°F
Kutztown, PA
22 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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