If you are looking to travel from Drumore to Reading, Pennsylvania, expect a straightforward 55.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination quickly without the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel covers the trip comfortably. Navigating through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you will find this path avoids major interstates entirely. It is a practical choice for those who prefer local roads over high-speed highway travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
27.6 miles from Drumore, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 222
22.8 mi
27m
Lancaster Pike
5.4 mi
8m
US 222 BUS
4.9 mi
8m
Lampeter Road
4.6 mi
8m
Susquehannock Drive
4.6 mi
13m
Holtwood Road
2.7 mi
3m
East Penn Grant Road
2.1 mi
3m
Willow Street Pike
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 22.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drumore, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Fishing Creek Road
455 ft·20 sec·Fishing Creek Road
2
Continue on Susquehannock Drive
1.8 mi·7 min·Susquehannock Drive
3
Turn right onto Park Drive
0.2 mi·50 sec·Park Drive
4
Continue on Glen Dale Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Glen Dale Road
5
Turn left onto Fern Glen Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Fern Glen Drive
6
Turn left onto Furniss Road
0.1 mi·18 sec·Furniss Road
7
Turn slight right onto Susquehannock Drive
2.8 mi·6 min·Susquehannock Drive
8
Turn slight right onto PA 372
2.7 mi·3 min·Holtwood Road
9
Turn left onto Lancaster Pike
5.1 mi·7 min·Lancaster Pike
10
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272
0.4 mi·30 sec·Lancaster Pike
11
Continue on PA 272
2.1 mi·3 min·Willow Street Pike
12
Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road
2.1 mi·3 min·East Penn Grant Road
13
Continue on Lampeter Road
4.6 mi·8 min·Lampeter Road
14
Continue on Pitney Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Pitney Road
15
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
0.4 mi·52 sec·Hempstead Road
16
Turn right onto Greenfield Road
396 ft·7 sec·Greenfield Road
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward US 30 West
18
Merge onto US 30
1.5 mi·2 min·US 30
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·43 sec
Toward US 222 North: Reading
20
Continue on US 222
19 mi·21 min·US 222
21
Continue on US 222
4.1 mi·5 min·US 222
22
Take the exit onto US 222 BUS
4.9 mi·8 min·US 222 BUS
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, ShillingtonUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.4 mi·47 sec·South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi·16 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
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 14-minute drive, you have significant flexibility in your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 55.6-mile distance without needing to plan for formal rest stops, though it is always wise to account for the winding nature of these local roads when setting your pace. Ensure your tank is ready for the trip with a $9 fuel budget in mind before you head out from Drumore. Given that the route is entirely comprised of local roads, avoid rushing; take your time navigating the turns on Park Drive and Glen Dale Road to ensure a smooth transition into Reading.
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 27.6 miles from Drumore, PA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.8 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 12 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.6 miles or 53m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reading, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Drumore, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Drumore, PA
This is one driving day of about 55.2 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Drumore, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 222 for about 22.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Drumore, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Gibraltar Park
4.1
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, ~12 min detour
Home stretch
4.7 mi from route
~12 min detour
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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 55 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.9 mi into trip|~7m in|Park Drive
Turn right onto Park Drive
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip|~11m in|Furniss Road
Turn left onto Furniss Road
Navigation decision point
7
49.6 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|US 222 BUS
Take the exit onto US 222 BUS toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
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 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shill...
5
54.5 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Turn left onto US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
55 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.15 one way
$18.30 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg19 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$10.02
$20.05
premium
$4.93
$10.71
$21.41
diesel
$5.61
$12.19
$24.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
16.6
0
$5.80
$2.65
Efficient EV
13.8
0
$4.83
$2.21
EV Truck/SUV
22.1
0
$7.73
$3.53
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Drumore, PA
Late night
in Drumore on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Reading, PA
Late night
in Reading on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Lancaster, PA
28 mi in
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
1 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 30m 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, as this route relies exclusively on secondary roads like Susquehannock Drive, Park Drive, and Glen Dale Road. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't encounter any monotonous interstate stretches during your 55.6-mile transit. The road's personality is defined by its winding local nature, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Since there are no designated long, uninterrupted highway segments, the drive maintains a consistent, steady pace from start to finish. Expect a more engaging, hands-on driving experience compared to a standard highway commute.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.8 mi on US 222.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near Park Drive.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.9 miles (Park Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Furniss Road): Navigation decision point; at 49.6 miles (US 222 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Drumore, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shillington along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 55.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). 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 22.8 miles on US 222. 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 1.9 miles (Park Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Furniss Road): Navigation decision point; at 49.6 miles (US 222 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — 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.
