Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
52.9 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Skyline View, PA
Kelly
Reading, PA
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Skyline View, PA to Reading, PA is 52.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m via PA 183, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily in Pennsylvania. The route offers a mixed driving experience, transitioning between highway sections and surface roads. With only one recommended day, this is an easy drive to fit into a busy travel schedule or enjoy as a standalone excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 183 | 14.4 mi | 23m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| William Penn Highway | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| 78th Division Highway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| US 222 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| West Shore Bypass | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Hershey Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Allentown Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,323 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~414 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 49 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Skyline View, PA and Reading, PA.
Start on Kingswood Drive
Turn left onto Manor Drive
Turn left onto US 22
Turn left onto PA 39
Continue on PA 39
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Continue on I 78
Continue on I 78; US 22
Take the exit
Turn right onto PA 183
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 222
Continue on West Shore Bypass
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 422 BUS
Turn right onto US 422 Business
Turn left onto US 422 Business
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Skyline View, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 52.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto PA 39 / Hershey Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 78 East: Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward PA 183: Strausstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 422 Business East: Pennsylvania Street, Reading
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.63 one way
$17.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $11.25 | $22.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Skyline View on Sunday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Reading on Sunday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive is about 32% highway, meaning you'll experience a mix of faster-paced travel and slower surface roads. Your longest continuous stretch on a single road will be 14.4 miles on PA 183. Expect to transition from highway driving to surface roads, indicated by a change in traffic patterns and exit density. The route is generally straightforward, without significant elevation changes.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near PA 39 / Hershey Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.9 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 0.9 miles (PA 39 / Hershey Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 32.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 52.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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