Origin
East Hanover, PA
Afternoon in East Hanover on Sunday
Local time
1:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hanover, 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
1h 2m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Hanover, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
East Hanover, PA to Reading, PA is 43.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via PA 183 and William Penn Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a mixed drive profile, meaning you'll experience both highway and local road conditions. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. It's a straightforward connection for those needing to travel between these two locations without a lengthy commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 183 | 14.4 mi | 23m |
| William Penn Highway | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| 78th Division Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| I 81 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| US 222 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| West Shore Bypass | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Jonestown Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Bellegrove Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 183
— 14.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hanover, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Crooked Road
53 ft
·
4 sec
·
Crooked Road
2
Turn right onto Jonestown Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jonestown Road
3
Turn left onto PA 934
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bellegrove Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
5
Merge onto I 81
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 81
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 89
Toward I 78 East: Allentown
7
Continue on I 78
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
8
Continue on I 78; US 22
10 mi
·
11 min
·
William Penn Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 183: Strausstown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto PA 183
14 mi
·
23 min
·
PA 183
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward US 222 South: Lancaster
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto US 222
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 222
13
Continue on West Shore Bypass
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 422 Business East: Pennsylvania Street, Reading
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto US 422 BUS
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Penn Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South 2nd Street
17
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
20
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
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from East Hanover, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 43.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 934 / Bellegrove Road
Turn left onto PA 934 / Bellegrove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East: Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 89
Toward I 78 East: Allentown
6
23.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward PA 183: Strausstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 183: Strausstown
7
42.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward US 422 Business East: Pennsylvania Street, Reading
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 422 Business East: Pennsylvania Stree...
6
43.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
$7.28 one way
$14.56 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 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 | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Sunday
Local time
1:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
14 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
1h 2m 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 drive offers a varied experience behind the wheel, with about 45% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on PA 183, the William Penn Highway, and the 78th Division Highway, providing a mix of driving conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 14.4 miles on PA 183, giving you a solid period of consistent travel. The profile is described as 'Mixed drive,' suggesting you'll transition between faster-paced highway sections and potentially more local or town-influenced roads. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire trip.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on PA 183.
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 0.9 miles in near PA 934 / Bellegrove Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.9 miles (PA 934 / Bellegrove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 2m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). 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 14.4 miles on PA 183. 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 0.9 miles (PA 934 / Bellegrove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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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