Rest Area
1.5 mi from route
Trip from Bangor, 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
1h 34m
Distance
61.5 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
14 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bangor, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Bangor, PA to Reading, PA is 61.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 34 minutes via Lehigh Valley Thruway and Allentown Pike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two key areas. Expect a local driving experience rather than a high-speed interstate journey. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this trip is easily manageable within a single day. It's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.7 miles from Bangor, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 17.1 mi | 23m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| US 222 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Kutztown Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| North 5th Street Highway | 5 mi | 8m |
| Bangor Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| PA-33 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Schantz Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Lehigh Valley Thruway
— 17.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on PA 191
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
2
Continue on PA 191
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Boulevard
3
Continue on PA 191
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Bangor Road
4
Continue on PA 191
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Sullivan Trail
5
Continue on PA 191
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto PA 191
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Industrial Boulevard
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward PA 33 South: Easton
8
Merge onto PA 33
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 22
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 78; US 22
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
William Penn Highway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 49A
Toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto PA 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Schantz Road
15
Enter roundabout onto US 222
21 ft
·
0 sec
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Hamilton Boulevard
16
Continue on US 222
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
17
Continue on US 222
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Enter roundabout onto US 222
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
20
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
21
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
22
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
23
Enter roundabout onto US 222
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allentown Pike
24
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Allentown Pike
25
Enter roundabout onto US 222
127 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
26
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 222
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Kutztown Road
28
Continue on US 222
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
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Allentown Pike
29
Continue on US 222 BUS
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
30
Continue on US 222 BUS
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 5th Street
32
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
33
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
34
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
35
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Trip Plan
Since this 61.5-mile trip takes under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with when you depart. Leaving mid-morning can help you avoid the peak rush hour in both Bangor and Reading, making for a smoother start and finish. You won't need extensive stops, but if you do want to break up the drive, consider a brief pause around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is low at $10, it's always wise to start with a full tank, especially since it's a turn-heavy route where fuel stops might be less frequent on certain segments.
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 30.7 miles from Bangor, PA, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.1 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 14 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.7 miles or 46m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reading, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bangor, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bangor, PA
This is one driving day of about 61.5 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Bangor, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lehigh Valley Thruway for about 17.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Bangor, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Allentown Service Plaza
1.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
2 mi from route
Lehigh Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave
4.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
mile 22
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteGibraltar Park
4.1
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, ~12 min detour
4.7 mi from route
~12 min detour
mile 61.5
Birdsboro, Pennsylvania
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 9.4 and 61.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn left toward PA 33 South: Easton
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward PA 33 South: Easton
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
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 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
7
34 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49A
Toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
6
42.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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.
7
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.20 one way
$20.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.17 | $22.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.93 | $23.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.20
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(17.1 mi)
$1.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Easton, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Allentown, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Nazareth Ford
Nazareth, PA
RED_E
4 DCFC
Easton Ford
Easton, PA
RED_E
4 DCFC
Bethlehem Ford
Bethlehem, PA
RED_E
4 DCFC
Brixmor Village West (Allentown, PA)
Allentown, PA
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Star GMC
EASTON, PA
EV Connect
2 DCFC
Faulkner Chevrolet Cadillac
Bethlehem, PA
EV Connect
2 DCFC
RED_E: 3
EV Connect: 3
ChargePoint Network: 3
Tesla: 2
SWTCH: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Origin
Bangor, PA
Morning in Bangor on Sunday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Rain Showers
N 5 to 15 mph
97% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 3:52AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Reading, PA
Morning in Reading on Sunday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
3 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
1h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
23 mi from route
~56 min detour
$10
Park Closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026
Park Closure: Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 57.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, not your typical highway cruise. With only an 18% highway share, you'll be navigating a mix of local roads and some faster arterial routes. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 17.1 miles on Lehigh Valley Thruway, so be prepared for frequent changes in speed and direction. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift, moving from more arterial roads to what feels like a more classic local road experience. Keep your attention sharp for traffic signals and intersections.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.1 mi on Lehigh Valley Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 9.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.5 miles you will encounter 18 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 9.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Bangor, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Allentown along the way.
Allentown
14.4 mi in
|
~23m
About the Cities
Starting in Bangor, PA
Full guide →Bangor is a city in Northampton County in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is 74 miles (119 km) west of New York City and 87 miles (140 km) north of Philadelphia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 61.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.1 miles on Lehigh Valley Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.20 in tolls one way, starting with Lehigh Valley Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Reading, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 9.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Appalachian National Scenic Trail. 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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