Origin
Canadensis, PA
Late night in Canadensis on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canadensis, PA to Reading, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
87.6 mi
141 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canadensis, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Canadensis, PA to Reading, PA is 87.6 miles and takes about 2h 10m via PA 33 and Lehigh Valley Thruway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip that offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a single-day journey. You'll find this route to be practical for getting from point A to point B without significant detours or complexities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.8 miles from Canadensis, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 33 | 23.6 mi | 30m |
| 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 |
| Keystone Shortway | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Peterson Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
PA 33
— 23.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canadensis, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on PA 447
142 ft
·
9 sec
·
PA 447
2
Continue on PA 390
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Peterson Road
3
Continue on PA 390
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 390
4
At end of road, turn right onto PA 940
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Paradise Valley Road
5
Turn left onto Carlton Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Carlton Road
6
Turn slight right onto Woodland Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodland Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto PA 611
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 611
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
9
Merge onto I 80
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 302A
Toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto PA 33
24 mi
·
30 min
·
PA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto US 22
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 78; US 22
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
William Penn Highway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 49A
Toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto PA 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Schantz Road
18
Enter roundabout onto US 222
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
19
Continue on US 222
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
20
Continue on US 222
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Enter roundabout onto US 222
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
23
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
24
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
25
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
26
Enter roundabout onto US 222
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allentown Pike
27
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Allentown Pike
28
Enter roundabout onto US 222
127 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
29
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on US 222
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Kutztown Road
31
Continue on US 222
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
32
Continue on US 222 BUS
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
33
Continue on US 222 BUS
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 5th Street
35
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
36
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
37
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
38
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2h 10m duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can easily start your drive in the morning and arrive by midday. With a fuel cost estimated around $15, keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Reading, as the longest stretch on PA 33 is over 23 miles. There are no designated stops in the data, so plan your own brief breaks as needed to stay refreshed on this mostly straightforward journey.
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 43.8 miles from Canadensis, PA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.6 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 19 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 1h 4m 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 48m
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 Canadensis, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Canadensis, PA
This is one driving day of about 87.6 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Canadensis, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on PA 33 for about 23.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.8 miles from Canadensis, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 87.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
16.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 302A
Toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
7
40.6 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m 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
69 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m 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
87.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m 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
$14.52 one way
$29.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.91 | $31.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.99 | $33.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.34 | $38.68 |
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
$15
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 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 | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35 | 0 | $12.26 | $5.61 |
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
Reading, PA
Late night in Reading on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
6 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 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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,...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
$10
View on nps.gov
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 84.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is characterized as a mixed drive, with about 40% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on major roads like PA 33 and the Lehigh Valley Thruway, interspersed with segments on Allentown Pike. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 23.6 miles on PA 33, offering a good opportunity for steady progress. Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, shifting between faster-paced highway driving and more local road conditions as you approach your destination.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.6 mi on PA 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 16.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 87.6 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 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.1 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 Canadensis, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Allentown along the way.
Allentown
40.6 mi in
|
~59m
About the Cities
Arriving in Reading, PA
Full guide →Reading is a historic city of about 95,000 (2020 Census) in Pennsylvania, about 50 miles northwest of Philadelphia, 35 miles southwest of Allentown and 55 miles east of Harrisburg. It punches above its weight in culture, and its downtown features some iconic buildings, so consider making it a stopover on your way between any of these and other area cities.
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 2h 10m. Total distance: 87.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). 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 23.6 miles on PA 33. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.1 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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