Origin
Freemansburg, PA
Late night in Freemansburg on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freemansburg, 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 9m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freemansburg, PA
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Trip Overview
This 43.5-mile drive from Freemansburg, PA to Reading, PA takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate along West Hamilton Boulevard and Allentown Pike, eventually merging onto US 222. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, offering a more engaged experience than a simple highway cruise. Consider this a straightforward journey within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, ideal for a spontaneous outing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 6 mi | 8m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| US 222 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Kutztown Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| North 5th Street Highway | 5 mi | 8m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| East Broad Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Hanover Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
West Hamilton Boulevard
— 6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freemansburg, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Garfield Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Garfield Street
2
Turn left onto Pembroke Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pembroke Road
3
Turn left onto Stefko Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Stefko Boulevard
4
Turn right onto East Broad Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Broad Street
5
Continue on Hanover Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanover Avenue
6
Continue on East Hamilton Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Hamilton Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
341 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hamilton Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto North Front Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Front Street
9
Continue on Linden Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Linden Street
10
Turn left onto North 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North 15th Street
11
Turn right onto PA 222
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Street
12
Continue on PA 222
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
13
Continue on PA 222
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Trexlertown Bypass
15
Continue on US 222
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
16
Enter roundabout onto US 222
129 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
17
Continue on US 222
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
18
Continue on US 222
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto US 222
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
21
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
22
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
23
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
24
Enter roundabout onto US 222
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allentown Pike
25
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Allentown Pike
26
Enter roundabout onto US 222
127 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
27
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 222
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Kutztown Road
29
Continue on US 222
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
30
Continue on US 222 BUS
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
31
Continue on US 222 BUS
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
Use the straight lane.
32
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 5th Street
33
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
34
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
35
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
36
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 21.7 miles from Freemansburg, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 43.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Hamilton Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
20.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
24.9 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
43.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
43.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.21 one way
$14.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.44 | $16.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 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 | 13 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
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
Late night in Reading on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph
0% 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
3 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 9m 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 for most of this 43.5-mile journey. While only 13% of the route is on highways, you'll encounter a consistent 6-mile stretch on West Hamilton Boulevard before the roadscape shifts. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; instead, you'll be navigating through local roads that demand attention with their numerous turns. The progression involves a mix of urban and suburban driving, keeping you engaged behind the wheel as you make your way from Freemansburg to Reading.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on West Hamilton Boulevard.
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 6.9 miles in near Hamilton 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 43.5 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 6.9 miles (Hamilton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.9 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 9m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on West Hamilton Boulevard. 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 6.9 miles (Hamilton Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.9 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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