Origin
Colebrookdale, PA
Morning in Colebrookdale on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colebrookdale, 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
29m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colebrookdale, PA
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Trip Overview
This quick 15.9-mile trip from Colebrookdale to Reading, Pennsylvania, should only take about 29 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward local drive, making it perfect for a single-day excursion, and you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, which is quite economical for a road trip. You'll primarily navigate Boyertown Pike, Reading Avenue, and Greshville Road, experiencing a typical local road feel. Since both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania, you'll stay within familiar territory for this short journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boyertown Pike | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| Reading Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Greshville Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Perkiomen Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Saint Lawrence Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Mineral Spring Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Penn Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Oley Turnpike Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Boyertown Pike
— 8.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colebrookdale, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Farmington Avenue
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
Farmington Avenue
2
Turn left onto Greshville Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Greshville Road
3
Continue on Greshville Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Greshville Road
4
Turn left onto PA 562
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Reading Avenue
5
Continue on PA 562
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
Boyertown Pike
6
Continue on PA 562
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Lawrence Avenue
7
Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Oley Turnpike Road
8
Continue on Oley Turnpike Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oley Turnpike Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 422 BUS
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Perkiomen Avenue
10
Continue on US 422 Business
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Howard Boulevard
11
Continue on US 422 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mineral Spring Road
12
Turn slight right onto US 422 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Perkiomen Avenue
13
Continue on US 422 Business Alternate
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Penn Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Greshville Road
Turn left onto Greshville Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 562 / Reading Avenue
Turn left onto PA 562 / Reading Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
12.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Oley Turnpike Road
Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 422 BUS / Perkiomen Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 422 BUS / Perkiomen Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Sunny
SE 5 to 10 mph
2% 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
24 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
29m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a low highway share of just 4%. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 8.9 miles along Boyertown Pike. This drive is characterized by its frequent changes in direction, typical of navigating through local communities and smaller roads. You won't encounter long, monotonous highway stretches; instead, it's a more engaged driving experience as you follow the sequence of Boyertown Pike, Reading Avenue, and Greshville Road.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on Boyertown Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Greshville Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Greshville Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (PA 562 / Reading Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (Oley Turnpike Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on Boyertown Pike. 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: near the start (Greshville Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (PA 562 / Reading Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (Oley Turnpike Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — 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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