Origin
Reading, PA
Late night in Reading on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to York, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
54.7 mi
88 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 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
York, PA
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Trip Overview
Reading, PA to York, PA is 54.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m via US 222 and US 30, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a largely highway-focused experience that makes for a straightforward trip. Given its short duration, this is an easy same-day excursion, allowing plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 27.2 mi | 33m |
| US 30 | 22.3 mi | 31m |
| Penn Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East Philadelphia Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| North Sherman Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Penn Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North George Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 27.2 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and York, 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
25 mi
·
30 min
·
US 222
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 222
Toward US 30 West
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
22 mi
·
31 min
·
US 30
Toward US 30 West: York
7
Turn left onto North Sherman Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Sherman Street
8
Turn slight right onto PA 462
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Philadelphia Street
9
Turn left onto I 83 BUS
503 ft
·
17 sec
·
North George Street
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
I 83 BUS
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 27.4 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 54.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 222
Merge onto US 222
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
28.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 222
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 toward US 30 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 30 West
5
30.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30 West: York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 30 West: York
3
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
North Sherman Street
Turn left onto North Sherman Street
Navigation decision point
6
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
I 83 BUS / North George Street
Turn left onto I 83 BUS / North George Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.07 one way
$18.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.93 | $19.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 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 | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
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
York, PA
Late night in York on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
8 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 17m 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?
This route is predominantly highway, with 90% of the drive taking place on faster roads like US 222 and US 30. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 27.2 miles on US 222, which means fewer opportunities for quick stops during that segment. The profile suggests a highway-focused journey, so anticipate consistent speeds and limited local road detours. This driving character lends itself to efficient travel between Reading and York.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.2 mi on US 222.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 222 and US 30. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near US 222.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (US 222): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 28.7 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.4 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in York, PA
Full guide →York is a city in the Susquehanna Valley region of southern Pennsylvania. It is billed as the "factory tour capital of the world" for its numerous factory tours. It was a major city in U.S. revolutionary history as well, hosting the Continental Congress for a time. It is often viewed by locals as the first capital of the United States but it is unsure if this is actually true because it was never officially named the capital and it was only viewed as the capital because the Articles of Confederation were adopted in the York County Courthouse.
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 17m. Total distance: 54.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.2 miles on US 222. 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 3.3 miles (US 222): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 28.7 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.4 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at York, 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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