Origin
Reading, PA
Late night in Reading on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Audubon, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Audubon, PA
Jay Brand
Trip Overview
This straightforward 34.1-mile drive from Reading, PA, to Audubon, PA, will take you about 51 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll navigate primarily via the Pottstown Expressway, Pottstown Bypass, and Benjamin Franklin Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this route is quite budget-friendly. The journey offers a mixed driving experience, making it a simple and efficient option for getting between these two locations within Pennsylvania.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pottstown Expressway | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| Pottstown Bypass | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Benjamin Franklin Highway | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| West Shore Bypass | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Perkiomen Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Baumstown Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Egypt Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South 4th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pottstown Expressway
— 10.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Audubon, PA.
1
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Penn Street
2
Turn left onto South 4th Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South 4th Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 BUS
273 ft
·
4 sec
·
South 4th Street
4
Continue on US 222 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bingaman Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
6
Merge onto US 422
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Shore Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 422
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Perkiomen Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 422
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Baumstown Road
9
Continue on US 422
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Benjamin Franklin Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 422
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Pottstown Bypass
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, King of Prussia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 422
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Pottstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Oaks, Audubon
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
408 ft
·
11 sec
14
Turn straight onto Egypt Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Egypt Road
15
Turn right
108 ft
·
10 sec
16
Turn right
155 ft
·
11 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Reading, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 33 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 422 / West Shore Bypass
Merge onto US 422 / West Shore Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 422 / Pottstown Bypass
Take the exit onto US 422 / Pottstown Bypass toward US 422 East: Pottstown, King of Prussia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, King of Prussia
7
32.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward Oaks, Audubon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Oaks, Audubon
5
33 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Audubon, PA
Late night in Audubon on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
4 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
51m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 31% of it utilizing highway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.4 miles along the Pottstown Expressway, offering a chance for consistent speed. While not exclusively highway, the road does feature some faster-paced sections that transition into other roadways. This blend means you'll experience varying traffic conditions and speeds throughout the 51-minute journey, keeping the drive engaging without being overly complex.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on Pottstown Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 34.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (US 422 / West Shore Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (US 422 / Pottstown Bypass): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Reading, PA to Audubon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward King Of Prussia along the way.
King Of Prussia
13.8 mi in
|
~22m
|
via US 422
About the Cities
Starting 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 51m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). 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 10.4 miles on Pottstown Expressway. 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 Audubon, 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 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (US 422 / West Shore Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (US 422 / Pottstown Bypass): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Audubon, 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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