Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blandon, PA
Gera Cejas
Reading, PA to Blandon, PA is 8.4 miles and takes about 14 minutes via North 5th Street and Allentown Pike, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns as you navigate local streets. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare for activities upon arrival.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 5th Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| Allentown Pike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Park Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Penn Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Blandon, PA.
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
Continue on US 222 BUS
Turn right onto Park Road
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Park Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.39 one way
$2.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.53 | $3.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Reading on Tuesday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Blandon on Tuesday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll spend your entire 14 minutes navigating through built-up areas, so be prepared for frequent adjustments to your steering wheel and speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5 miles on North 5th Street, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you transition onto Allentown Pike and eventually Park Road. The drive progresses through varied local road conditions, requiring constant attention.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 222 BUS / North 5th Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Reading, PA to Blandon, PA is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 222 BUS / North 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (Park Road): Navigation decision point.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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