Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
55.2 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakdale, PA
Jack Pace
This 55.2-mile drive from Reading, PA to Oakdale, PA offers a straightforward 1 hour and 26-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $9, it's an economical option for exploring more of Pennsylvania. The route primarily utilizes local roads, offering a more intimate feel than a typical interstate haul. You'll be spending about 9% of your time on highways, with the bulk of the drive on Pottsville Pike and Summer Valley Road. Consider this a convenient way to connect two points within the Northeast region without committing to an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville Pike | 14.4 mi | 18m |
| Summer Valley Road | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| South Kennedy Drive | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Clamtown Road | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| Pine Street | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| PA 940 | 3 mi | 6m |
| Centre Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| Mile Hill Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Oakdale, PA.
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
Turn slight left onto PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Turn right onto PA 895
Continue on PA 443; PA 895
Turn left onto PA 443
Continue on PA 443
Turn left onto PA 309
Continue on PA 309
Continue on PA 309
Turn left onto PA 309
Continue on PA 309
Continue on PA 309
Turn slight right onto Fishers Hill Avenue
Turn right onto PA 940
Turn left onto Swaab Court
Turn right onto Pierce Court
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.6 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 0.1 and 55.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn slight left onto PA 61 / Centre Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto PA 895 / Summer Valley Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto PA 443 / East Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Pierce Court
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$9.15 one way
$18.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.71 | $21.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Sunday
Local time
7:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Oakdale on Sunday
Local time
7:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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 on this route, with a low 9% highway share. Your longest continuous stretch will be 14.4 miles along Pottsville Pike, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. You'll navigate through local roads like Summer Valley Road and South Kennedy Drive, which means a more varied driving experience with more intersections and potential for slower speeds. This isn't a high-speed cruise; rather, it's a route that requires your attention as you wind through Pennsylvania's local landscapes.
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 / North 5th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m 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 / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (PA 61 / Centre Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (PA 895 / Summer Valley Road): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 55.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). 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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