The drive from Forest Hills, PA to Allentown, PA covers 91.1 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 222, US 30, Allentown Pike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.3 miles on US 222.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.10 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
45.6 miles from Forest Hills, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 91.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 91.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 222 and US 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.3 miles on US 222.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 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 39.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 222 and US 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South Main Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 91.1 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 0.3 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (East Prospect Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.9 mi into trip|~5m in|East Prospect Street
Turn right onto East Prospect Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
9.3 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the ramp toward US 30 East: Lancaster
Navigation decision point
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
6
58 mi into trip|~1h 23m 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
78.8 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|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
39.3 mi
50m
US 30
17.9 mi
24m
Allentown Pike
6 mi
10m
Trexlertown Bypass
5.7 mi
8m
Freysville Road
5.1 mi
9m
Kutztown Road
2.9 mi
4m
Hamilton Boulevard
2.5 mi
3m
West Hamilton Boulevard
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 39.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills, PA and Allentown, PA.
1
Start on Forest Hills Road
0.3 mi·56 sec·Forest Hills Road
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi·4 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto East Prospect Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East Prospect Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on Freysville Road
5.1 mi·9 min·Freysville Road
5
Continue on Frysville Road
1.7 mi·2 min·Frysville Road
6
Continue on Kreutz Creek Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Kreutz Creek Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
8
Merge onto US 30
18 mi·24 min·US 30
9
Take the exit onto US 222
20 mi·23 min·US 222
Toward US 222 North: Reading
10
Continue on US 222
11 mi·15 min·US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·49 sec
Toward PA 61 North: Centre AvenueUse the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto PA 61
1.1 mi·1 min·Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
0.4 mi·46 sec·Bellevue Avenue
14
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
1.5 mi·2 min·North 5th Street Highway
15
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.5 mi·3 min·Allentown Pike
16
Merge onto US 222
0.2 mi·22 sec·Kutztown Road
17
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi·2 min·Allentown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto US 222
160 ft·6 sec·Allentown Pike
19
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi·47 sec·Allentown Pike
20
Enter roundabout onto US 222
123 ft·5 sec·Allentown Pike
21
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi·2 min·Allentown Pike
22
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi·1 min·Kutztown Road
23
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi·40 sec·Allentown Pike
24
Enter roundabout onto US 222
138 ft·1 sec·Kutztown Road
25
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi·2 min·Kutztown Road
26
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi·11 min·US 222
27
Enter roundabout onto US 222
159 ft·2 sec·Hamilton Boulevard
28
Continue on US 222
2.4 mi·3 min·Hamilton Boulevard
29
Turn straight onto US 222
5.7 mi·8 min·Trexlertown Bypass
Toward US 222 North, PA 100 North: Fogelsville, Allentown
30
Continue on PA 222
2.1 mi·3 min·West Hamilton Boulevard
31
Continue on PA 222
1.3 mi·2 min·Hamilton Street
32
Turn left onto North 15th Street
0.7 mi·1 min·North 15th Street
33
Turn right onto Tilghman Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·Tilghman Street
34
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 45.6 miles from Forest Hills, PA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.3 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 20 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.6 miles or 1h 6m 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 Allentown, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills, PA
This is one driving day of about 91.1 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Forest Hills, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 222 for about 39.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.6 mi from Forest Hills, PA
· 1h 6m into the drive
The midpoint is around 45.6 miles from Forest Hills, 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.
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
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 40.8
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.10 one way
$30.21 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.54
$33.08
premium
$4.93
$17.67
$35.34
diesel
$5.61
$20.11
$40.23
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: 31.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.3
0
$9.57
$4.37
Efficient EV
22.8
0
$7.97
$3.64
EV Truck/SUV
36.4
0
$12.75
$5.83
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Forest Hills, PA
Morning
in Forest Hills on Saturday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Allentown, PA
Morning
in Allentown on Saturday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
61°F
Adamstown, PA
46 mi in
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
14 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 14m 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 Forest Hills, PA to Allentown, PA covers 91.1 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, US 30, Allentown Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.6 miles from Forest Hills, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.10 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 18 significant decision points across 91.1 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 0.3 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (East Prospect Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Forest Hills, PA to Allentown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
