Origin
Reading, PA
Morning in Reading on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Tinicum, 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 34m
Distance
53 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tinicum, PA
Little Flower
Trip Overview
Reading, PA to Tinicum, PA is 53 miles and takes about 1h 34m via Boyertown Pike, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania and the Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. You'll primarily navigate surface roads, making it a good option for a relaxed day trip or a short hop. With no designated stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
26.5 miles from Reading, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boyertown Pike | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| John Fries Highway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Layfield Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| Reading Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Doylestown Pike | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| East Philadelphia Avenue | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| West Broad Street | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Dark Hollow Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Boyertown Pike
— 8.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Tinicum, PA.
1
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
279 ft
·
12 sec
·
Penn Street
2
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 5th Street
3
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto US 422 Business
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Perkiomen Avenue
5
Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Oley Turnpike Road
6
Continue on Oley Turnpike Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Oley Turnpike Road
7
Turn right onto PA 562
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Lawrence Avenue
8
Continue on PA 562
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
Boyertown Pike
9
Continue on PA 562
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Reading Avenue
10
Turn right onto PA 73
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Philadelphia Avenue
11
Turn left onto Gilbertsville Road
137 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gilbertsville Road
12
Turn straight onto PA 73
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Philadelphia Avenue
13
Continue on PA 73
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Big Road
14
Turn left onto PA 663
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Layfield Road
15
Continue on PA 663
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottstown Avenue
16
Continue on PA 663
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Quakertown Avenue
17
Continue on PA 663
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
John Fries Highway
18
Continue on PA 663
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Broad Street
19
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 313
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broad Street
20
Continue on PA 313
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Broad Street
21
Continue on PA 313
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Doylestown Pike
22
Continue on PA 313
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broad Street
23
Continue on PA 313; PA 563
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Dublin Pike
24
Continue on PA 313
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Doylestown Pike
25
Turn left onto PA 113
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bedminster Road
26
Turn sharp right onto Elephant Road
302 ft
·
12 sec
·
Elephant Road
27
Turn left onto Irish Meetinghouse Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Irish Meetinghouse Road
28
Turn straight onto Deep Run Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Deep Run Road
29
Turn left onto Deep Run Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Deep Run Road
30
Continue on PA 413
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Old Easton Road
31
At end of road, turn left onto PA 413
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Easton Road
32
Continue on Dark Hollow Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dark Hollow Road
33
At end of road, turn left onto Dark Hollow Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dark Hollow Road
34
Turn straight onto Smithtown Road
139 ft
·
6 sec
·
Smithtown Road
35
Arrive at destination
Smithtown Road
Trip Plan
Given the short 1-hour 34-minute duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your time at your destination. Since there are no planned stops, you can decide on breaks as needed, but be aware that the longest stretch without a break is 8.9 miles. The estimated fuel cost of $9 makes budgeting straightforward for this journey.
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 26.5 miles from Reading, PA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.9 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 12 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.5 miles or 48m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tinicum, 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 53 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Reading, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Boyertown Pike for about 8.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 50.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Turn left onto US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
16.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
PA 73 / East Philadelphia Avenue
Turn right onto PA 73 / East Philadelphia Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
45.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Elephant Road
Turn sharp right onto Elephant Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
PA 413 / Old Easton Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 413 / Old Easton Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.79 one way
$17.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 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 | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tinicum, PA
Morning in Tinicum on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
4 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
1h 34m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
17 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 20.1
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This 53-mile drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with a highway share of 100%. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on Boyertown Pike, covering 8.9 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience without significant highway transitions, allowing for a steady pace.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on Boyertown Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 222 BUS / South 5th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53 miles you will encounter 15 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 / South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 422 Business / Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles (PA 73 / East Philadelphia Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
654 ft
229 ft
Total Climb
763 ft
Total Descent
632 ft
Highest Point
654 ft
~30.3 mi in
Elevation Range
425 ft
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 34m. Total distance: 53 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on Boyertown Pike. 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 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 16.7 miles (PA 73 / East Philadelphia Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park and 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 Tinicum, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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