Origin
Hanover, PA
Late night in Hanover on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from 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 56m
Distance
75.8 mi
122 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, PA
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Trip Overview
This 75.8-mile drive from Hanover, PA to Reading, PA is a straightforward, single-day excursion, taking approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of around $13, it's an economical trip. The route primarily utilizes US 30 and US 222, making it a highway-focused journey through the heart of Pennsylvania. Given its manageable length and efficient travel time, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you to easily return home the same day. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region for the entire duration of your journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Hanover, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 28.6 mi | 41m |
| US 222 | 23.7 mi | 29m |
| York Road | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| US 222 BUS | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Hanover Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| York Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| I 83 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 28.6 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on PA 116; PA 194
214 ft
·
6 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto PA 116
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
York Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on PA 116
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
York Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on PA 116
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto PA 116
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
6
Continue on PA 116
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on PA 116
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Hanover Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 30
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 30
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 30
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 83 South: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 83
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 83
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward PA 462 East
13
Turn right onto South Belmont Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Belmont Street
14
Turn right onto PA 462
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Market Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto North Hills Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hills Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto US 30
23 mi
·
31 min
·
US 30
17
Take the exit onto US 222
20 mi
·
23 min
·
US 222
Toward US 222 North: Reading
18
Continue on US 222
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 222
19
Take the exit onto US 222 BUS
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
US 222 BUS
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
22
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Trip Plan
Since this 75.8-mile drive is a quick 1 hour and 56 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will get you to Reading with plenty of daylight for any plans you might have. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $13, so you likely won't need many fuel stops. The longest stretch without a significant change is 28.6 miles on US 30, so plan a quick break before or after that if needed. Keep an eye out for transitions between US 30, US 222, and York Road to ensure you're staying on the most direct path.
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 37.9 miles from Hanover, PA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.6 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 17 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 1h 5m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reading, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hanover, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hanover, PA
This is one driving day of about 75.8 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Hanover, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 28.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 14.5 and 75.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30 East: Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
6
20.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 83 South: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 83 South: Baltimore
7
23 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
PA 462 / East Market Street
Turn right onto PA 462 / East Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
70.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m 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...
6
75.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.57 one way
$25.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.76 | $27.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.70 | $29.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.74 | $33.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.96 | $3.64 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.61 | $4.85 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
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
24 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 56m 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 highway-focused experience on this 75.8-mile trip, with 78% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.6 miles on US 30, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, you'll also navigate sections of York Road, providing a slight variation. This route generally maintains a steady speed, making it efficient for covering ground. The character is more about direct travel than winding country lanes.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.6 mi on US 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and US 222. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.5 miles in near US 30.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 14.5 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles (PA 462 / East Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Hanover, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shillington along the way.
Shillington
70.2 mi in
|
~1h 46m
|
via US 222 BUS
About the Cities
Starting in Hanover, PA
Full guide →Hanover is a borough in Pennsylvania with a population of about 16,000 in 2018. It was the site of the final encounter between the Union and Confederate States armies before they fought against each other in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. It has become known as the "Snack Food Capital of the World" because of establishment of several food manufacturing businesses there during the 20th century.
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 56m. Total distance: 75.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.6 miles on US 30. 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 14.5 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles (PA 462 / East Market Street): 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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