Origin
Raubsville, PA
Afternoon in Raubsville on Sunday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raubsville, PA to Reading, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Raubsville, PA
Jack Pace
Reading, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Raubsville to Reading is 53.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via I 78 and US 222, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive is mostly on major roads but also includes some time on surface streets, making it a practical option for a quick transit. With just one recommended day, this route is best suited for a straightforward transfer or a short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 78 | 11.8 mi | 15m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| US 222 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Kutztown Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| North 5th Street Highway | 5 mi | 8m |
| Raubsville Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Easton Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 78
— 11.8 mi, about 15m
Traffic on I-78
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,667 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~340 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 43 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raubsville, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on PA 611
128 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Delaware Drive
2
Turn left onto Raubsville Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Raubsville Road
3
Continue on Easton Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Easton Road
4
Turn slight right onto Cherry Lane
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Cherry Lane
5
Turn slight right onto PA 412
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hellertown Road
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-78 West
7
Merge onto I 78
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 78
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 54A
Toward US 222 South: Hamilton Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on US 222
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Trexlertown Bypass
11
Continue on US 222
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
12
Enter roundabout onto US 222
129 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
13
Continue on US 222
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
14
Continue on US 222
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 222
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
17
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
18
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
19
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
20
Enter roundabout onto US 222
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allentown Pike
21
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Allentown Pike
22
Enter roundabout onto US 222
127 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
23
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 222
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Kutztown Road
25
Continue on US 222
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
26
Continue on US 222 BUS
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
27
Continue on US 222 BUS
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 5th Street
29
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
30
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
32
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
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Raubsville, 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 10.1 and 53.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 78
Merge onto I 78
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 222 South: Hamilton Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 54A
Toward US 222 South: Hamilton Boulevard
6
34.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 222
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.73 one way
$17.46 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $11.38 | $22.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 10 mph
0% 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
22 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
1h 21m 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?
About a third of this 53.5-mile drive, specifically 11.8 miles, is on I 78. You'll transition from highway to surface roads, with Allentown Pike and US 222 forming the latter half of the route. Expect to encounter a mix of highway cruising and more frequent intersections as you approach your destination. This profile means you'll experience varied driving conditions.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 mi on I 78.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in near I 78.
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 53.5 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: at 10.1 miles (I 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.8 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Reading, PA
Full guide →Founded 1748
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.
Top landmarks
- • Frederick Lauer Monument — monument in City Park, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
- • Skew Arch Bridge
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 1h 21m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.8 miles on I 78. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: at 10.1 miles (I 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.8 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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