Origin
Reading, PA
Morning in Reading on Tuesday
Local time
11:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Valley Green, 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 24m
Distance
66.3 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Valley Green, PA
Kevyn Costa
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Reading to Valley Green, you are looking at a straightforward 66.3-mile journey. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You will navigate a combination of Penn Avenue, I-76, and Colonel Howard Boulevard to complete the trek. Budget roughly $11 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast Pennsylvania locations. Since the entire trip is easily manageable in a single session, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 44.1 mi | 47m |
| US 222 | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| I 83 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Penn Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Old York Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Colonel Howard Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Red Mill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hemlock Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 44.1 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Valley Green, PA.
1
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Penn Street
2
Continue on US 422 Business Alternate
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Penn Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
4
Merge onto US 222
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
US 222
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
6
Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
9
Merge onto I 76; PATP
44 mi
·
47 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 83 South: York, Baltimore
12
Merge onto I 83
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 83
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward PA 262: Fishing Creek
14
Turn left onto PA 262
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Fishing Creek Road
15
Turn right onto Old York Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Old York Road
16
Continue on Old Trail Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Old Trail Road
17
Turn left onto Red Mill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Mill Road
18
Turn left onto PA 392
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Yocumtown Road
19
Turn right onto Killinger Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Killinger Road
20
Turn left onto Hemlock Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hemlock Lane
21
At end of road, turn right onto Eden Road
427 ft
·
18 sec
·
Eden Road
22
Arrive at destination
Eden Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.1 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 13.1 and 58.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Colonel Howard Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76, PATP
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge onto I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.99 one way
$21.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.73
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(44.1 mi)
$5.73
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$6
Total
$17
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Valley Green, PA
Morning in Valley Green on Tuesday
Local time
11:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 24m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because this route features zero highway miles, you will stay off high-speed freeways and focus instead on navigating local roads. The nature of the path requires your full attention as you transition between Penn Avenue and Colonel Howard Boulevard. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so expect a more engaging, hands-on experience behind the wheel. It is a practical drive that keeps you moving through the local landscape for the duration of the 1 hour and 24-minute trip.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Valley Green, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Denver, Baltimore and Harrisburg.
Patp
13.1 mi in
|
~18m
Denver
13.1 mi in
|
~18m
Baltimore
58.9 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Harrisburg
58.9 mi in
|
~1h 10m
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 24m. Total distance: 66.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.73 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. 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 Valley Green, 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 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument. 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 Valley Green, 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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