Origin
Reading, PA
Morning in Reading on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Moore, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
56.6 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moore, PA
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Trip Overview
Reading, PA to Moore, PA is 56.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike and Morgantown Expressway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward commute for locals or a convenient connector for those passing through. Given its short duration and moderate fuel cost, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, offering a practical way to travel between these two points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 20.7 mi | 22m |
| Morgantown Expressway | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| Darby Paoli Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Sproul Road | 3 mi | 6m |
| West Woodland Avenue | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Lancaster Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West Shore Bypass | 2 mi | 2m |
| Newtown Street Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 20.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Moore, PA.
1
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Penn Street
2
Turn left onto South 4th Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South 4th Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 BUS
273 ft
·
4 sec
·
South 4th Street
4
Continue on US 222 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bingaman Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
6
Merge onto US 422
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Bypass
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 176 South: Morgantown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 176
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 76; PATP
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 320
Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto PA 29
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morehall Road
13
Continue on PA 29
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morehall Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto US 30
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
15
Turn right onto Darby Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Darby Road
16
Turn right onto PA 252
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Darby Paoli Road
17
Continue on PA 252
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newtown Street Road
18
Turn left onto PA 3
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left lane.
19
Turn slight right onto Springfield Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Continue on PA 320
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Sproul Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 320
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sproul Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto PA 420
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West Woodland Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on PA 420
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kedron Avenue
24
Continue on PA 420
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
25
Turn left onto Maryland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Maryland Avenue
26
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
Washington Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 51.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 176 South: Morgantown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 176 South: Morgantown
7
15 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
8
36.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 320
Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
6
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
PA 320 / Sproul Road
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 320 / Sproul Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.38 one way
$18.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.28 | $20.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.98 | $21.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.69
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(20.7 mi)
$2.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$3
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Moore, PA
Morning in Moore on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is about 57% highway, with your longest stretch of continuous highway driving covering 20.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads, indicated by a change in road type and likely a difference in speed limits and exit frequency. Expect to notice a shift in the driving environment as you move from the expressway to more local thoroughfares.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Reading, PA to Moore, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Malvern along the way.
Malvern
36.1 mi in
|
~41m
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 1h 23m. Total distance: 56.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.69 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 Moore, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Moore, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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