Origin
Easton, PA
Late night in Easton on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Easton, 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 17m
Distance
51.1 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 56.7-mile drive from Easton, PA, to Reading, PA, will take approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a straightforward journey that won't require an overnight stop. You'll navigate through local roads for the entirety of the trip, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $9, making it an economical option. This drive is ideal if you're looking for a quick and uncomplicated connection between two points within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Its short duration and low cost make it a flexible addition to a larger travel plan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 19.7 mi | 26m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| US 222 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Kutztown Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| North 5th Street Highway | 5 mi | 8m |
| Schantz Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| William Penn Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Northampton Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Lehigh Valley Thruway
— 19.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Spruce Street
38 ft
·
4 sec
·
Spruce Street
2
Turn right onto South 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
South 9th Street
3
Turn left onto PA 248
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northampton Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto PA 248
304 ft
·
6 sec
·
Nazareth Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto Sales Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Sales Street
Toward US 22 West: Bethlehem
6
Take the ramp
402 ft
·
18 sec
Toward US 22 West: Bethlehem
7
Merge onto US 22
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 78; US 22
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
William Penn Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 49A
Toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto PA 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Schantz Road
12
Enter roundabout onto US 222
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
13
Continue on US 222
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
14
Continue on US 222
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 222
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
17
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
18
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
19
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
20
Enter roundabout onto US 222
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allentown Pike
21
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Allentown Pike
22
Enter roundabout onto US 222
127 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
23
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 222
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Kutztown Road
25
Continue on US 222
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
26
Continue on US 222 BUS
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
27
Continue on US 222 BUS
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 5th Street
29
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
30
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
32
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 25.5 miles from Easton, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 50.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 248 / Northampton Street
Turn left onto PA 248 / Northampton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49A
Toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
6
32.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 222
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.47 one way
$16.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.38
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(19.7 mi)
$1.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 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 | 15.3 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
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
Late night in Reading on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Kutztown, PA
26 mi in
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
13 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 17m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The journey primarily utilizes roads like South 9th Street and Northampton Street, suggesting a progression through more developed areas. While there's no longest uninterrupted stretch noted, the constant engagement of local roadways means you'll be navigating turns and intersections frequently. This type of driving requires your attention, offering a more intimate experience with the landscape rather than a high-speed transit. The character remains consistent, focusing on local connectivity rather than open highway cruising.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.7 mi on Lehigh Valley Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near PA 248 / Northampton Street.
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 51.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.2 miles (PA 248 / Northampton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Easton, PA
Full guide →Easton is one of three cities, along with Allentown and Bethlehem, that are the urban population centers of the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania. In the Lehigh Valley, Easton borders the Delaware River and Phillipsburg, New Jersey to its east and Bethlehem to its southwest. The city lies in the center of the highly populated Northeast megalopolis region of the U.S., 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the Skylands and New Jersey state line, 72 miles (116 km) west of New York City and 77 miles (124 km) north of Philadelphia.
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 17m. Total distance: 51.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.7 miles on Lehigh Valley Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.38 in tolls one way, starting with Lehigh Valley Thruway. 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.
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 0.2 miles (PA 248 / Northampton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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