Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Berlinville, PA
Michael Taccetta
This 17.8-mile drive from Reading to New Berlinville, Pennsylvania, is a quick 32-minute trip perfect for a single day. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, it’s an economical choice for exploring the Northeast region. The route primarily uses local roads like Boyertown Pike, Reading Avenue, and Perkiomen Avenue, making it a straightforward local exploration. Since it's a short drive with no recommended stops, you can easily fit it into any schedule without needing an overnight stay. Consider this a simple, direct journey between two points in southeastern Pennsylvania.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boyertown Pike | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| Reading Avenue | 4 mi | 7m |
| Perkiomen Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Saint Lawrence Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Oley Turnpike Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Henry Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and New Berlinville, PA.
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
Turn left onto US 422 Business
Turn right onto US 422 Business
Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road
Continue on Oley Turnpike Road
Turn right onto PA 562
Continue on PA 562
Continue on PA 562
Turn left onto Henry Avenue
Turn right onto Landis Lane
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 422 Business / Perkiomen Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Henry Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Landis Lane
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
1:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Afternoon in New Berlinville on Sunday
Local time
1:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 17.8-mile journey. With only a 3% highway share, you'll be navigating familiar town roads and county routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.9 miles along Boyertown Pike. This means you'll be making frequent adjustments and experiencing a more intimate connection with the local landscape rather than covering long distances at high speeds. The road's personality is defined by its numerous turns and transitions through various local settings.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 222 BUS / South 5th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 222 BUS / South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 422 Business / Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 422 Business / Perkiomen Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 32m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
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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