Origin
Reading, PA
Afternoon in Reading on Tuesday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Parkside, 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 57m
Distance
81.2 mi
131 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkside, PA
Flo Zimmermann
Trip Overview
Reading, PA to Parkside, PA is 81.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 57 minutes via PA-33 and US 222, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily in Pennsylvania. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving as you make your way south. Given the relatively short duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion. Plan for a straightforward drive with minimal travel time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.6 miles from Reading, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA-33 | 21.2 mi | 26m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 17.9 mi | 24m |
| US 222 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| PA 715 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| North 5th Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| Schantz Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Keystone Shortway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
PA-33
— 21.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Parkside, PA.
1
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
279 ft
·
8 sec
·
Penn Street
2
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
4
Merge onto US 222
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kutztown Road
5
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Enter roundabout onto US 222
160 ft
·
6 sec
·
Allentown Pike
7
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
8
Enter roundabout onto US 222
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
9
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
10
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
11
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Allentown Pike
12
Enter roundabout onto US 222
138 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kutztown Road
13
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 222
15
Enter roundabout onto Schantz Road
266 ft
·
3 sec
·
Schantz Road
16
Continue on Schantz Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Schantz Road
17
Turn left onto PA 100
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
PA 100
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
18
Continue on PA 100
170 ft
·
3 sec
·
PA 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
20
Merge onto I 78; US 22
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
William Penn Highway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Use the slight right lane.
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto PA 33
21 mi
·
26 min
·
PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 33
Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
Use the left lane.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Use the left lane.
26
Merge onto I 80
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Keystone Shortway
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward PA 715: Tannersville
28
Turn right onto PA 715
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
PA 715
29
Continue on PA 715
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
PA 715
30
At end of road, turn right onto PA 611; PA 715
375 ft
·
16 sec
·
Route 611
31
Turn left onto PA 715
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
PA 715
32
Turn left onto PA 191
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Paradsise Valley Road
33
Turn right onto Browns Hill Road
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
Browns Hill Road
34
Arrive at destination
Browns Hill Road
Trip Plan
Since this drive is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour in both Reading and the Philadelphia suburbs. With only 81.2 miles and a fuel cost estimated at $13, you won't need many stops for fuel. The longest stretch on PA-33 is over 21 miles, so ensure you're comfortable with that amount of highway time before you transition to surface roads. Pack snacks and water, as there are no designated stops mentioned.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.6 miles from Reading, PA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.6 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parkside, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Reading, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Reading, PA
This is one driving day of about 81.2 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Reading, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on PA-33 for about 21.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.6 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 70.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Turn right onto US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
28.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
6
46.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
8
67.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
PA 33
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33 toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
6
70.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.46 one way
$26.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.74 | $29.49 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.75 | $31.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.93 | $35.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.25
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(17.9 mi)
$1.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.37 | $5.20 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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
Parkside, PA
Afternoon in Parkside on Tuesday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
14 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 57m 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?
You'll encounter a mixed highway and surface road profile for this 81.2-mile trip. Approximately 48% of the drive will be on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 21.2 miles on PA-33. After this highway segment, you'll transition to surface roads, indicated by a change in driving conditions and potentially more frequent intersections.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 mi on PA-33.
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 0.1 miles in near US 222 BUS / North 5th Street.
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 81.2 miles you will encounter 22 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 0.1 miles (US 222 BUS / North 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Reading, PA and Parkside, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport and Hazleton.
Lvi Airport
28.2 mi in
|
~43m
|
via US 22
Hazleton
67.7 mi in
|
~1h 35m
|
via PA 33
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 57m. Total distance: 81.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.2 miles on PA-33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.25 in tolls one way, starting with Lehigh Valley Thruway. 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 Parkside, 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 0.1 miles (US 222 BUS / North 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Parkside, 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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