Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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 Holland, PA
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Reading, PA to New Holland, PA is 24.4 miles and takes about 36m via US 222, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It’s a short trip, ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger journey through the state. Given its brevity, you won't encounter major shifts in scenery or driving conditions, making it a predictable and easy option for your travel plans.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 15 mi | 18m |
| North Railroad Avenue | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Penn Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Division Highway | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Penn Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and New Holland, PA.
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
Continue on US 422 Business Alternate
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 222
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto US 322
Continue on US 322
Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue
Turn left onto Grant Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 24.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto US 222
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward US 322: Ephrata
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Grant Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.05 one way
$8.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in Reading on Tuesday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in New Holland on Tuesday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
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 drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 61% of the route on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 15 miles on US 222, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the journey. While the profile is highway-focused, the inclusion of North Railroad Avenue and Penn Avenue suggests a transition to more local roadways as you approach your destination. Expect a generally efficient drive with minimal interruptions, though the latter part might feel a bit more like a typical town approach.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 222 and North Railroad Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near US 222.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (US 222): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 18.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
Founded 1728
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
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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