Origin
Marysville, PA
Afternoon in Marysville on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marysville, 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 28m
Distance
68 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marysville, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
This 68-mile drive from Marysville, PA to Reading, PA takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with an estimated fuel cost of $11. This route is focused on efficient travel, covering 85% highway driving. Since it's a relatively short journey within the Northeast region, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. It's a straightforward drive designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 38.7 mi | 41m |
| US 222 | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| US 222 BUS | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| US 322 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| I 283 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South State Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Enola Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 38.7 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marysville, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Front Street
79 ft
·
6 sec
·
Front Street
2
Turn right onto US 11; US 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Road
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on US 11; US 15
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Enola Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
6
Merge onto I 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 81
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 322
Exit 70
Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 46A
Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on I 283
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 283
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
12
Merge onto I 76; PATP
39 mi
·
41 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 222 North: Reading
17
Merge onto US 222
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 222
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Marysville, 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 0 and 62.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 11; US 15 / South State Road
Turn right onto US 11; US 15 / South State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 322
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70
Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 46A
Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Ai...
7
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
$11.27 one way
$22.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.19 | $26.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.04
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(38.7 mi)
$5.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$5
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.52 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in Reading on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 5 to 15 mph
27% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:29PM EDT until April 14 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
6 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 28m 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 for most of this 68-mile journey, with 85% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll encounter stretches on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including one uninterrupted segment of 38.7 miles, which offers a chance to settle into a steady pace. The route primarily utilizes US 222 and its business loop, suggesting a mix of efficient highway travel and potentially some brief transitions onto more local-feeling, but still significant, roadways as you approach Reading. Overall, it's a drive built for covering ground.
85% 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: 38.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 early in the drive near US 11; US 15 / South State Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68 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: near the start (US 11; US 15 / South State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Marysville, PA and Reading, PA, road signs point toward York, Ephrata and Shillington.
York
7.2 mi in
|
~11m
|
via US 322
Ephrata
53.9 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Shillington
62.4 mi in
|
~1h 17m
|
via US 222 BUS
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 68 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.04 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.
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: near the start (US 11; US 15 / South State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.5 miles: 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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