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Trip from Jeannette, PA to Reading, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 31m

Distance

236.2 mi

380 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 18m ★
6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 58m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 38m
3 PM
4h 42m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Jeannette, PA, PA

Jeannette, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

This 236.2-mile journey from Jeannette, PA to Reading, PA is a straightforward drive, estimated to take about 4 hours and 31 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with sections of US 222 and the Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 95% of it being on major roads. Given its manageable length and duration, it's perfectly suited as a single-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $39, it's an economical option for a quick inter-Pennsylvania excursion. This drive offers a practical, no-frills transit between two points within the Northeast region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

118.1 miles from Jeannette, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 212.3 mi 3h 52m
US 222 7.4 mi 9m
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass 5.6 mi 5m
US 222 BUS 4.9 mi 8m
Agnew Road 1.2 mi 3m
Colonel Howard Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
I 70 0.6 mi 1m
Chambers Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 212.3 mi, about 3h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jeannette, PA and Reading, PA.

1

Start on Gaskill Avenue

207 ft · 4 sec · Gaskill Avenue
2

Turn slight right onto South 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · South 2nd Street
3

Turn right onto Cuyler Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Cuyler Avenue
4

At end of road, turn left onto Chambers Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Chambers Avenue
5

Turn left onto Agnew Road

1.2 mi · 3 min · Agnew Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto US 30

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Lincoln Highway
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward PA Tpke 66 South Toll: New Stanton
8

Merge onto PA Tpke 66

5.6 mi · 5 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 0B Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 70 West: New Stanton
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.
12

Continue on I 70

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 70
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 70
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
14

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

212 mi · 3 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata Use the slight right lane.
16

Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
17

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 222 North: Reading
19

Merge onto US 222

3.3 mi · 3 min · US 222
20

Continue on US 222

4.1 mi · 5 min · US 222
21

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.
22

Turn left onto US 222 BUS

0.4 mi · 47 sec · South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right onto US 422 Business

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Franklin Street
24

Turn left onto South 6th Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
25

Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate

278 ft · 4 sec · Penn Street
26

Arrive at destination

US 422 Business Alternate

Trip Plan

For this relatively short, 4.5-hour drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Leaving in the morning will get you to Reading with plenty of daylight. Since the longest uninterrupted stretch is over 200 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, plan for one main stop for fuel and a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you enter the final 20 miles, as services can become less frequent on the approach into Reading. This route is designed for efficiency, so minimizing stops will help you arrive quickly.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118.1 miles from Jeannette, PA, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 212.3 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 52 miles or 1h 2m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 118.1 miles or 2h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 37m

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 Jeannette, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jeannette, PA

This is one driving day of about 236.2 miles and 4h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Jeannette, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 212.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

118 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

Berlin, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118.1 miles from Jeannette, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 212.3 miles.

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.

Best meal stop

Persichetti's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jeannette, Pennsylvania

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17245275553

Visit website

The Nest Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jeannette, Pennsylvania

0.1 mi

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

1.5 mi

Persichetti's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Jeannette, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17245275553

Visit website

The Nest Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $40 to $50

Jeannette, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5–8 pm

+17245279880

Visit website

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+17245473529

Visit website

Parkwood Inn

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17248342332

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Adamsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

+18885577099

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

+18885577099

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Indian Echo Caverns

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17175668131

Visit website

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 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 230.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.4 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward PA Tpke 66 South Toll: New Stanton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward PA Tpke 66 South Toll: New Stanton
6
8.3 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 0B Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
8
8.9 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

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 I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pitts...
7
222 mi into trip | ~4h 8m in

Take the exit toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata

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: Reading, Ephrata
7
230.5 mi into trip | ~4h 20m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.16 one way

$78.32 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $42.89 $85.78
premium $4.93 $45.81 $91.62
diesel $5.61 $52.15 $104.30

Estimated Tolls: $27.99

Pennsylvania Turnpike (212.3 mi) $27.60
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass (5.6 mi) $0.39

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Tolls

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.9 0 $24.80 $11.34
Efficient EV 59.1 0 $20.67 $9.45
EV Truck/SUV 94.5 1 $33.07 $15.12

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 16, 2026

Origin

Jeannette, PA

Morning in Jeannette on Tuesday

Local time

10:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Reading, PA

Morning in Reading on Tuesday

Local time

10:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

67°F

Hancock, MD

118 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

21 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

4h 31m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 162.9
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 57
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 203.6
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour Free near mile 24.4
View on nps.gov
Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 73.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 95% of the drive taking place on major roadways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 212.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a consistent and uninterrupted driving pace. While the majority of the journey is on high-speed highways, there are brief transitions onto roads like US 222. This blend means you'll spend most of your time cruising at highway speeds, with some variation as you approach your destination.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 212.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 236.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: 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 Jeannette, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Ephrata along the way.

Ephrata

222 mi in | ~4h 8m

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 4h 31m. Total distance: 236.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 212.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $27.99 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial and Appalachian National Scenic Trail (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Reading, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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