Trip from Reading, PA to Collinsburg, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 34m

Distance

239.1 mi

385 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 21m ★

6 AM

4h 35m

8 AM

5h 1m

10 AM

4h 44m

12 PM

4h 41m

3 PM

4h 45m

5 PM

5h 0m

8 PM

4h 26m

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

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Collinsburg, PA

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Trip Overview

This 239.1-mile drive from Reading, PA, to Collinsburg, PA, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 4 hours and 34 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with some time on US 222 and I-70, making it a highway-focused experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $40, it’s an economical option for a journey within the Northeast region. The route is designed for efficient travel, so you can expect a direct path with minimal detours. This trip is ideal for those looking to cover distance effectively without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

119.5 miles from Reading, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	212.1 mi	3h 51m
US 222	9.8 mi	12m
I 70	6.6 mi	9m
Mount Pleasant Road	3.5 mi	5m
Penn Avenue	2.6 mi	4m
Collinsburg Road	1 mi	2m
Colonel Howard Boulevard	0.8 mi	1m
East Main Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 212.1 mi, about 3h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 422 Business Alternate

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Penn Street

Continue on US 422 Business Alternate

2.6 mi · 4 min · Penn Avenue

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto US 222

9.8 mi · 12 min · US 222

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver

Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

Toward I 76, PATP

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 76; PATP

212 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 70

0.4 mi · 54 sec · I 70

Toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

6.2 mi · 8 min · I 70

Toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward PA 31: Mt. Pleasant, West Newton

Turn right onto PA 31

3.5 mi · 5 min · Mount Pleasant Road

Continue on PA 136

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Turn right onto Collinsburg Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Collinsburg Road

Turn left onto German Street

317 ft · 8 sec · German Street

Arrive at destination

German Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4 hour and 34 minute duration, starting your trip from Reading in the morning is recommended to reach Collinsburg with ample daylight. With only one suggested stop, you have a lot of flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you begin the longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, where services might be spaced further apart. Planning your single stop strategically will maximize your comfort on this efficient, highway-centric route, ensuring you arrive refreshed.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 119.5 miles from Reading, PA, or about 2h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 212.1 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 53 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 119.5 miles or 2h 17m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 41m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 239.1 miles and 4h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Reading, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 212.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

120 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

Harrisburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119.5 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 212.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 1h 19m in 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

2.5 mi

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+17245473529

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

+18885577099

Visit website

Indian Echo Caverns

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17175668131

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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 13.1 and 227.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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

14.3 mi into trip | ~21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

226.9 mi into trip | ~4h 14m in | I 70

Take the exit onto I 70 toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll:...

227.3 mi into trip | ~4h 15m in | I 70

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

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

Toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, W...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.64 one way

$79.28 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$43.41	$86.83
premium	$4.93	$46.37	$92.74
diesel	$5.61	$52.79	$105.58

Estimated Tolls: $27.57

Pennsylvania Turnpike (212.1 mi) $27.57

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

$40

Tolls

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	71.7	0	$25.11	$11.48
Efficient EV	59.8	0	$20.92	$9.56
EV Truck/SUV	95.6	1	$33.47	$15.30

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 17, 2026

Origin

Reading, PA

Morning in Reading on Tuesday

Local time

7:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Partly Sunny

NW 10 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Destination

Collinsburg, PA

Morning in Collinsburg on Tuesday

Local time

7:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Sunny

NW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

67°F

Hancock, MD

120 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 34m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Longest single stretch: 212.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 239.1 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 14.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Collinsburg, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Denver, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling and New Stanton.

Patp

13.1 mi in | ~18m

Denver

13.1 mi in | ~18m

Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg

226.9 mi in | ~4h 14m | via I 70

Wheeling

226.9 mi in | ~4h 14m | via I 70

New Stanton

226.9 mi in | ~4h 14m | via I 70

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 4h 34m. Total distance: 239.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 212.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $27.57 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Collinsburg, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial and Appalachian National Scenic Trail (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Collinsburg, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Reading, PA to Collinsburg, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Spice Restaurant & Bar

Spice Restaurant & Bar

The Village

Nino's Restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Flying J EV Charging Station

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Indian Echo Caverns

Gibraltar Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Reading, PA

Collinsburg, PA

Same local time

Very similar conditions

4h 34m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Flight 93 National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Reading, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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