Origin
Coatesville, PA
Morning in Coatesville on Tuesday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coatesville, 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
49m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coatesville, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Coatesville to Reading, you are in for a quick 31.1-mile journey that typically takes about 49 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to complete in under an hour without needing an overnight stay. You should plan on a modest fuel budget of approximately $5 for the one-way transit. Since both cities are located within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, the drive remains within familiar territory throughout. It is a straightforward trip that provides a practical connection between these two Pennsylvania hubs, making it an efficient choice for your itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Morgantown Expressway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| South Manor Road | 7 mi | 13m |
| North Manor Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Manor Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| West Shore Bypass | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North 1st Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Conestoga Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Morgantown Expressway
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coatesville, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on PA 82
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on PA 82
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manor Road
3
Enter roundabout onto PA 82
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Manor Road
4
Continue on PA 82
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
South Manor Road
5
Continue on PA 82
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Manor Road
6
Turn left onto PA 401
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Conestoga Road
7
Turn left onto PA 23
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Morgan Way
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Morgan Way
9
Turn left onto Quarry Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Quarry Road
10
Turn left onto PA 10
457 ft
·
12 sec
·
Morgantown Road
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 176 North: Green Hills, Reading
12
Merge onto I 176
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11B
Toward US 422 West: Reading
14
Merge onto US 422
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Bypass
Toward US 422 West: Reading
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bingaman Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Laurel Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
20
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Coatesville, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 16 and 31 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
16 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the ramp toward I 176 North: Green Hills, Reading
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 176 North: Green Hills, Reading
6
27.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 422 West: Reading
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 11B
Toward US 422 West: Reading
6
29.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
6
30 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 222 BUS / Bingaman Street
Turn right onto US 222 BUS / Bingaman Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
31 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.16 one way
$10.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.65 | $11.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Reading on Tuesday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate your way north. The route relies on a combination of local roads and the Morgantown Expressway, with highway travel accounting for 34% of the total distance. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch on the Morgantown Expressway, which spans 10.7 miles of the trip. Transitioning between South Manor Road, North Manor Road, and the expressway keeps the drive from feeling monotonous. You will experience a blend of faster-paced highway segments and the more technical navigation required on local roads, creating a varied feel behind the wheel.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Morgantown Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 31.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Coatesville, PA
Full guide →Founded 1915
Downingtown is a city of 7,900 people in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Top landmarks
- • High Bridge — bridge in Pennsylvania
- • Lukens Historic District — historic district in Coatesville, Pennsylvania
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 49m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). 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 10.7 miles on Morgantown Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 16 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park 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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