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Trip from Reading, PA to Reinholds, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

22m

Distance

12 mi

19 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Reading, PA, PA

Reading, PA

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Downtown Reinholds, PA, PA

Reinholds, PA

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Trip Overview

Reading, PA to Reinholds, PA is 12 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Penn Avenue, Fritztown Road, and North Ridge Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a local road trip, meaning you won't be hitting any major highways. Expect a straightforward journey that's easy to navigate, perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour. You'll spend minimal time on the road, making it an ideal option for a single-day excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Penn Avenue 4.8 mi 9m
Fritztown Road 4.1 mi 7m
North Ridge Road 1.4 mi 2m
Columbia Avenue 1 mi 1m
Penn Street 0.4 mi <1m
East Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Lincoln Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Penn Avenue — 4.8 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Reinholds, PA.

1

Start on US 422 Business Alternate

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Penn Street
2

Continue on US 422 Business Alternate

4.8 mi · 9 min · Penn Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3

Turn left onto Columbia Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Columbia Avenue
4

Continue on Fritztown Road

4.1 mi · 7 min · Fritztown Road
5

Continue on North Ridge Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ridge Road
6

Turn right onto PA 897

0.3 mi · 48 sec · East Main Street
7

Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

221 ft · 11 sec · Lincoln Avenue
8

Turn right

329 ft · 24 sec
9

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
5.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | Columbia Avenue

Turn left onto Columbia Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
11.6 mi into trip | ~21m in | PA 897 / East Main Street

Turn right onto PA 897 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
11.9 mi into trip | ~22m in | Lincoln Avenue

Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
11.9 mi into trip | ~22m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.96 one way

$3.92 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.56 $2.15 $4.31
premium $4.86 $2.30 $4.59
diesel $5.40 $2.55 $5.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.6 0 $1.26 $0.58
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.05 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Reading, PA

Morning in Reading on Sunday

Local time

10:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Reinholds, PA

Morning in Reinholds on Sunday

Local time

10:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°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

31 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

22m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is a turn-heavy local drive with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.8 miles along Penn Avenue. As you navigate, you'll transition through various local roads like Fritztown Road and North Ridge Road. The character of the drive is defined by frequent turns and changes in scenery typical of local thoroughfares rather than high-speed travel. You'll likely experience a more intimate connection with the landscape as you move through distinct neighborhoods and rural stretches.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Penn Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 5.1 miles in near Columbia Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (Columbia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (PA 897 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Reading, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1748

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Frederick Lauer Monument — monument in City Park, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
  • • Skew Arch Bridge

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 22m. Total distance: 12 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Penn Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 5.1 miles (Columbia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (PA 897 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Reinholds, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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