Origin
Newville, PA
Afternoon in Newville on Sunday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newville, 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 22m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newville, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
This 46.6-mile drive from Newville, PA to Reading, PA takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes, making it a perfect day trip within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. You'll navigate local roads, including the Pottstown Bypass and Benjamin Franklin Highway, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is around $8. Given its short duration and local road profile, this route offers a straightforward journey without the need for an overnight stay. It's a practical option for a quick regional hop, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pottstown Bypass | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Benjamin Franklin Highway | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Perkiomen Avenue | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Skippack Pike | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| West Ridge Pike | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| East Orvilla Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| New Galena Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Bustard Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Pottstown Bypass
— 8.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newville, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Creek Road
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
Creek Road
2
Turn left onto PA 152
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Limekiln Pike
3
Turn slight right onto New Galena Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Galena Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto New Galena Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
New Galena Road
5
Continue on New Galena Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
New Galena Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Hilltown Pike
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hilltown Pike
7
Turn right onto PA 309
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bethlehem Pike
8
Turn left onto East Orvilla Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Orvilla Road
9
Continue on East Orvilla Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Orvilla Road
10
Turn right onto Allentown Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Road
11
Turn left onto PA 63
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Forty Foot Road
12
Continue on Bustard Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Bustard Road
13
Continue on Bustard Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bustard Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto PA 73
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Skippack Pike
15
Turn left onto Plank Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Plank Road
16
Continue on Ott Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ott Road
17
Continue on Meyers Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Meyers Road
18
Turn left onto North Township Line Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Township Line Road
19
Turn right onto West Ridge Pike
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Ridge Pike
20
Turn slight left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 422 West: Pottstown
22
Continue on US 422
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Pottstown Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 422
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Benjamin Franklin Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 422
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Perkiomen Avenue
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 422 BUS
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Perkiomen Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 422 Business
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Howard Boulevard
27
Continue on US 422 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mineral Spring Road
28
Turn slight right onto US 422 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Perkiomen Avenue
29
Continue on US 422 Business Alternate
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Penn Street
30
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
23 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 23.3 miles from Newville, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 152 / North Limekiln Pike
Turn left onto PA 152 / North Limekiln Pike
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
New Galena Road
At end of road, turn right onto New Galena Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Hilltown Pike
At end of road, turn left onto Hilltown Pike
Navigation decision point
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike
Turn right onto PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike
Navigation decision point
6
42.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
US 422 BUS / Perkiomen Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 422 BUS / Perkiomen Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.73 one way
$15.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.04 | $18.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Limerick, PA
23 mi in
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 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 22m 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 'turn-heavy' local drive for this 46.6-mile journey, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.4 miles along the Pottstown Bypass. You'll be primarily on local roads, including segments of the Benjamin Franklin Highway and Perkiomen Avenue, which means you'll experience more frequent turns and varied speed limits as you pass through different communities. This driving profile suggests a more engaged experience behind the wheel, rather than a monotonous highway cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on Pottstown Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 152 / North Limekiln Pike.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 (PA 152 / North Limekiln Pike): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (New Galena Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Hilltown Pike): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m 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 8.4 miles on Pottstown Bypass. 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: near the start (PA 152 / North Limekiln Pike): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (New Galena Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Hilltown Pike): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (5 total within detour distance). 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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