Origin
Akron, PA
Afternoon in Akron on Sunday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, PA to Reading, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Akron, PA
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Trip Overview
Akron, PA to Reading, PA is 21.6 miles and takes about 34 minutes via US 222, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Expect a mixed driving experience that's quick and convenient for a same-day journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| South Reading Road | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| US 222 BUS | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Colonel Howard Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South State Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 9th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 7.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on South 9th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South 9th Street
2
Turn right onto PA 272
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
North 7th Street
3
Continue on PA 272
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
South State Street
4
Continue on PA 272
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
South Reading Road
5
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
6
Take the ramp onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
485 ft
·
17 sec
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
8
Merge onto US 222
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 222
9
Continue on US 222
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 222
10
Take the exit onto US 222 BUS
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
US 222 BUS
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
13
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
7
16 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 222 BUS
Take the exit onto US 222 BUS toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shill...
5
20.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Turn left onto US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
21.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 422 Business Alternate / Penn Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate / Penn Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Reading, PA
Afternoon in Reading on Sunday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 5 to 10 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
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
15 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
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a mixed drive, with 57% of it on highways. You'll experience stretches on US 222, South Reading Road, and US 222 BUS, offering a varied feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.4 miles on US 222. As you progress, the road will transition between more direct highway segments and potentially more local road characteristics, keeping the drive engaging without being overly complex.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on US 222.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 21.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 8.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16 miles (US 222 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.9 miles (US 222 BUS / South 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Akron, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shillington along the way.
Shillington
16 mi in
|
~23m
|
via US 222 BUS
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on US 222. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16 miles (US 222 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.9 miles (US 222 BUS / South 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Valley Forge National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Reading, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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.
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