Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cherryville, PA
Jack Pace
Embark on a short, 45.5-mile journey from Reading, PA, to Cherryville, PA, that's expected to take about 1 hour and 12 minutes. This drive is perfect for a single day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. You'll primarily be on US 222 and the Lehigh Valley Thruway, with about 20% of the drive on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this is an economical option for exploring the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent directional changes.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| North 5th Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| MacArthur Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Macarthur Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Schantz Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Kutztown Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Cherryville, PA.
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
Continue on US 222 BUS
Merge onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Enter roundabout onto Schantz Road
Continue on Schantz Road
Turn left onto PA 100
Continue on PA 100
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 78; US 22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto PA 145
Continue on PA 145
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Blue Mountain Drive
Turn right onto PA 248
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 34.9 — 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
Enter roundabout onto Schantz Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward PA 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 145 North: Whitehall
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.54 one way
$15.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.45
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Cherryville on Tuesday
Local time
10:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
68°F
Kutztown, PA
23 mi in
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.
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' character for this 45.5-mile route. While 20% of the journey involves highway driving, the majority will feel more like navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.7 miles on US 222, so you can anticipate a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a route that keeps you engaged with its varied road segments and numerous turns, offering a true sense of local travel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 222 BUS / North 5th Street.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (US 222 BUS / North 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (Schantz Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.2 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Reading, PA to Cherryville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lvi Airport along the way.
Lvi Airport
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 1h 12m. Total distance: 45.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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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