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Trip from Reading, PA to Bonneauville, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

98.1 mi

158 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bonneauville, PA

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Trip Overview

This 98.1-mile drive from Reading, PA, to Bonneauville, PA, will take you about 2 hours and 1 minute to complete. Primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 15, and US 222, this route is a highway-focused journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, it's an economical option for a single-day trip, as no overnight stops are recommended. The drive offers a straightforward path through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, making it a convenient option for those looking to cover ground efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

49 miles from Reading, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 50.3 mi 53m
US 15 28.9 mi 37m
US 222 9.8 mi 12m
Hanover Road 2.7 mi 4m
Penn Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
Colonel Howard Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
West Hanover Street 0.7 mi 1m
Penn Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 50.3 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Bonneauville, PA.

1

Start on US 422 Business Alternate

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Penn Street
2

Continue on US 422 Business Alternate

2.6 mi · 4 min · Penn Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
4

Merge onto US 222

9.8 mi · 12 min · US 222
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
6

Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
7

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
9

Merge onto I 76; PATP

50 mi · 53 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 236 Toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward US 15 South: Gettysburg
12

Merge onto US 15

29 mi · 37 min · US 15
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 42 sec
Toward PA 116 Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn left onto PA 116

2.7 mi · 4 min · Hanover Road
15

Continue on PA 116

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Hanover Street
16

Arrive at destination

PA 116

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim for an early morning departure from Reading to enjoy lighter traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. While there are no mandated stops, the longest stretch without exits is over 50 miles, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before entering this longer section, as services might be more spaced out. The $16 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check current prices.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49 miles from Reading, PA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49 miles or 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bonneauville, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Reading, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Reading, PA

This is one driving day of about 98.1 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Reading, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 50.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Lemoyne, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lemoyne, PA

49 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

Denver, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lemoyne, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 63

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Indian Echo Caverns

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 49

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17175668131

Visit website

David Wills House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 91.1

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17173342499

Visit website

Jennie Wade House Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 91.1

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17173344100

Visit website

Gibraltar Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Birdsboro, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 13.1 and 94.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
13.1 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
6
13.7 mi into trip | ~20m in | Colonel Howard Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76, PATP
8
65.1 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 236 Toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysbur...
6
65.4 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 15 South: Gettysburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 15 South: Gettysburg
6
94.4 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Take the exit toward PA 116

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 116

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.26 one way

$32.53 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $17.81 $35.62
premium $4.93 $19.03 $38.05
diesel $5.61 $21.66 $43.32

Estimated Tolls: $6.53

Pennsylvania Turnpike (50.3 mi) $6.53

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.4 0 $10.30 $4.71
Efficient EV 24.5 0 $8.58 $3.92
EV Truck/SUV 39.2 0 $13.73 $6.28

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Reading, PA

Morning in Reading on Sunday

Local time

8:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bonneauville, PA

Morning in Bonneauville on Sunday

Local time

8:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

9 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

2h 1m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 71
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 33.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-intensive experience on this route, with 91% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 50.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, providing a consistent pace. The road profile is predominantly highway-focused, meaning you’ll be on major arteries for most of your journey. This suggests a driving experience characterized by smooth transitions and maintained speeds, ideal for covering distance without frequent stops.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 98.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

673 ft 253 ft

Total Climb

778 ft

Total Descent

470 ft

Highest Point

673 ft

~7 mi in

Elevation Range

421 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Reading, PA and Bonneauville, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Denver and Harrisburg.

Patp

13.1 mi in | ~18m

Denver

13.1 mi in | ~18m

Harrisburg

65.1 mi in | ~1h 16m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 98.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 50.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.53 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania 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.

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 Bonneauville, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and 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 Bonneauville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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