Origin
Richlandtown, PA
Night in Richlandtown on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richlandtown, PA to Reading, 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 9m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richlandtown, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
Richlandtown, PA to Reading, PA is 39.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via Boyertown Pike, John Fries Highway, and Layfield Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region for both its origin and destination. Expect a local driving experience that feels more like navigating through towns and countryside than a high-speed highway journey. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick trip or as part of a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boyertown Pike | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| John Fries Highway | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Layfield Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| South Reading Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| East Philadelphia Avenue | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Big Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Richlandtown Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Perkiomen Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Boyertown Pike
— 8.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richlandtown, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Union Street West
29 ft
·
6 sec
·
Union Street West
2
Turn right onto PA 212
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on PA 212
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Richlandtown Pike
4
Continue on PA 212
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Tohickon Avenue
5
Continue on PA 212
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Hellertown Avenue
6
Turn right onto East Mill Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Mill Street
7
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Turn right onto PA 313
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broad Street
9
Continue on PA 663
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
John Fries Highway
10
Continue on PA 663
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Route 663
11
Continue on PA 663
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Quakertown Avenue
12
Continue on PA 663
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottstown Avenue
13
Continue on PA 663
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Layfield Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto PA 73; PA 663
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Big Road
15
Continue on PA 73
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Philadelphia Avenue
16
Turn left onto PA 562
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South Reading Avenue
17
Continue on PA 562
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
Boyertown Pike
18
Continue on PA 562
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Lawrence Avenue
19
Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Oley Turnpike Road
20
Continue on Oley Turnpike Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oley Turnpike Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto US 422 BUS
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Perkiomen Avenue
22
Continue on US 422 Business
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Howard Boulevard
23
Continue on US 422 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mineral Spring Road
24
Turn slight right onto US 422 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Perkiomen Avenue
25
Continue on US 422 Business Alternate
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Penn Street
26
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Richlandtown, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 212 / South Main Street
Turn right onto PA 212 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Mill Street
Turn right onto East Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
PA 313 / West Broad Street
Turn right onto PA 313 / West Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
PA 73; PA 663 / Big Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 73; PA 663 / Big Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.50 one way
$13.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Reading, PA
Night in Reading on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
11 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 9m 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 leans heavily on local roads, with a highway share of just 2, meaning you'll spend most of your time on less direct paths. The profile is described as 'turn-heavy,' so be prepared for frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 8.9 miles on Boyertown Pike. This suggests a drive that winds through communities and potentially varied terrain, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 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?
4/10
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 early in the drive near PA 212 / South Main Street.
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 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 212 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (East Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
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: near the start (PA 212 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (East Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (North Main Street): 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 Reading, 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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