Origin
Orwigsburg, PA
Afternoon in Orwigsburg on Sunday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orwigsburg, 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
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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.
Orwigsburg, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Orwigsburg to Reading, expect a straightforward 30.4-mile journey that typically takes about 42 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to complete without any overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via East Market Street, South Liberty Street, and Centre Turnpike rather than relying on major interstates. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs for the entire distance. Since both towns are located within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you will find a consistent atmosphere throughout the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville Pike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Centre Turnpike | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Centre Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Centre Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North Centre Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Liberty Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North 4th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Shoemaker Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pottsville Pike
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orwigsburg, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on PA 443
277 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Market Street
2
Continue on PA 443
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Market Street
3
Turn slight left onto South Liberty Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Liberty Street
4
Turn left onto PA 61
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Centre Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
6
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
7
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on PA 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
14
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Franklin Street
15
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 443 / East Market Street
Continue onto PA 443 / East Market Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 61 / Centre Turnpike
Turn left onto PA 61 / Centre Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
27.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
6
27.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
27.8 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
$4.63 one way
$9.25 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.46
Centre Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 mph
36% chance
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
14 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
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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this route. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for constant maneuvering through local roads rather than high-speed highway stretches. The road lacks long, uninterrupted segments, requiring your full attention as you transition between the various local thoroughfares. This is a practical, utilitarian drive that favors local connectivity over regional transit speeds. Staying alert for turns is essential, as the route is defined by its winding local character.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Pottsville Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 443 / East Market Street.
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 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 443 / East Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (PA 61 / Centre Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles (US 422 Business / Franklin Street): Navigation decision point.
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 38m. Total distance: 27.9 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 (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Pottsville Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.46 in tolls one way, starting with Centre 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.
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 0.1 miles (PA 443 / East Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (PA 61 / Centre Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles (US 422 Business / Franklin Street): Navigation decision point.
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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