Origin
Cranberry, PA
Afternoon in Cranberry on Tuesday
Local time
1:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cranberry, 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
1h 20m
Distance
51.9 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cranberry, PA
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Trip Overview
Cranberry, PA to Reading, PA is 51.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via Pottsville Pike, Summer Valley Road, and Clamtown Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip covers ground within the Northeast region, primarily in Pennsylvania. Expect a drive that mostly stays on surface roads, offering a more local feel than a high-speed interstate journey. It's a straightforward, single-day trip perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville Pike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Summer Valley Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Clamtown Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Claremont Avenue | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| South Church Street | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Centre Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Centre Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Mile Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Pottsville Pike
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranberry, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Old Cranberry Road
408 ft
·
23 sec
·
Old Cranberry Road
2
Turn left onto Harwood Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Harwood Road
3
Turn right onto PA 924
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
CAN DO Expressway
4
Turn right onto PA 93
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Broad Street
5
Turn right onto PA 309
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Church Street
6
Continue on PA 309
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Mile Hill Road
7
Continue on PA 309
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Claremont Avenue
8
Continue on PA 309
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
9
Continue on PA 309
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Penn Pike
10
Turn right onto PA 443
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Clamtown Road
11
Continue on PA 443
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Railroad Avenue
12
Turn right onto PA 443; PA 895
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hughes Street
13
Continue on PA 443; PA 895
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Summer Valley Road
14
Turn left onto PA 61
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Centre Turnpike
15
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
16
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
17
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on PA 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
24
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Franklin Street
25
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
27
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
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Cranberry, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 51.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Harwood Road
Turn left onto Harwood Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 309 / South Church Street
Turn right onto PA 309 / South Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
PA 443; PA 895 / Hughes Street
Turn right onto PA 443; PA 895 / Hughes Street
Navigation decision point
4
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
6
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.60 one way
$17.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.07 | $20.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Centre Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Afternoon in Reading on Tuesday
Local time
1:39 PM
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
4 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 20m 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?
This route is predominantly surface roads, with only about 4% on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating local streets and county roads. The longest continuous stretch on one road is 10.2 miles on Pottsville Pike. Drivers should anticipate merging with local traffic and potentially encountering more intersections than on a highway.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Pottsville Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near Harwood Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Harwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (PA 309 / South Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (PA 443; PA 895 / Hughes Street): Navigation decision point.
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 1h 20m. Total distance: 51.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Pottsville Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.12 in tolls one way, starting with Centre Turnpike. 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.
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 0.1 miles (Harwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (PA 309 / South Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (PA 443; PA 895 / Hughes Street): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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