Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
64.6 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marysville, PA
Jack Pace
Reading, PA to Marysville, PA is 64.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via I 81 and Bernville Road, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward journey. The drive offers a mixed experience, combining highway travel with more local road segments. It's a relatively short drive, ideal for a single day trip without feeling rushed. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Pennsylvania locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 23.2 mi | 28m |
| Bernville Road | 14.6 mi | 23m |
| William Penn Highway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| 78th Division Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| US 222 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Shore Bypass | 2 mi | 2m |
| South State Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Enola Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Marysville, PA.
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
Continue on US 422 Business Alternate
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 422
Continue on US 222
Take the exit
Turn left onto PA 183
Continue on PA 183
Continue on PA 183
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 78; US 22
Continue on I 78; US 22
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto US 11; US 15
Continue on US 11; US 15
Turn left onto PA 850
Continue on Valley Street
Turn left onto Front Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.3 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 0.6 and 62.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward US 422 West: Lebanon
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown
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 I 81 South: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward US 11, US 15: Marysville, Enola
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.71 one way
$21.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.04 | $4.13 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Reading on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Marysville on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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 presents a mixed drive experience, with about 40% of it being highway travel. You'll spend a significant portion on I 81, including a longest stretch of 23.2 miles, offering a chance to make good time. As you progress, expect to transition from the interstate onto roads like Bernville Road and William Penn Highway, which will likely offer a different driving feel. This blend means you get both efficient highway cruising and a more local road experience as you approach your destination.
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 0.6 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Reading, PA to Marysville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Strausstown along the way.
Strausstown
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 64.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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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