Origin
Leacock, PA
Late night in Leacock on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leacock, 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
38m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leacock, PA
Kari Alfonso
Trip Overview
This straightforward 26.8-mile drive from Leacock, PA, to Reading, PA, is designed for efficiency, taking an estimated 38 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops and fitting comfortably within a 1-day itinerary. The majority of this journey unfolds on highways, making it a quick commute between two points within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route prioritizes speed and directness over leisurely exploration. You'll find it’s a practical choice when you need to get from point A to point B without fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 16.8 mi | 20m |
| US 222 BUS | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Glenbrook Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| South State Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South 6th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 16.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leacock, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on PA 23
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto PA 772
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Glenbrook Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on PA 772
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
5
Merge onto US 222
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 222
6
Continue on US 222
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 222
7
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.
8
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
10
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 26.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
PA 772 / Glenbrook Road
Turn left onto PA 772 / Glenbrook Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
21.2 mi into trip
|
~28m 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...
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Turn left onto US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
26.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
26.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 422 Business Alternate / Penn Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate / Penn Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
3:42 AM
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
5 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
38m 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 highway-focused experience for 81% of this 26.8-mile trip. The primary artery is US 222, which forms the backbone of this journey, allowing for a consistent pace. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 16.8 miles on US 222, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While largely highway, the route also incorporates segments of US 222 BUS and Glenbrook Road, which may introduce slightly more varied driving conditions as you approach your destination. Overall, the drive is characterized by its speed and directness, minimizing extraneous detours.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on US 222.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 222 and US 222 BUS. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near PA 772 / Glenbrook Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (PA 772 / Glenbrook Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (US 222 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.1 miles (US 222 BUS / South 5th 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 Leacock, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shillington along the way.
Shillington
21.2 mi in
|
~28m
|
via US 222 BUS
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on US 222. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.7 miles (PA 772 / Glenbrook Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (US 222 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.1 miles (US 222 BUS / South 5th Street): 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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