Origin
Slatington, PA
Late night in Slatington on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Slatington, PA to Reading, 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 10m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Slatington, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Slatington to Reading is 41.4 miles and takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes via Allentown Pike and US 222, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns, rather than a straightforward highway journey. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a spontaneous day drive or an easy addition to a larger itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| US 222 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Kutztown Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| North 5th Street Highway | 5 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Schantz Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Haasadahl Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| PA 309 | 2.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Allentown Pike
— 6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slatington, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on PA 873
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 873
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 873
3
Continue on PA 309
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 309
4
Continue on PA 309
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 309
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Shankweiler Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Shankweiler Road
6
Turn right onto Kernsville Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Kernsville Road
7
Turn left onto Jordan Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jordan Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto Haasadahl Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Haasadahl Road
9
Turn right
93 ft
·
14 sec
10
Turn left onto PA 100
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 100
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Schantz Road
12
Enter roundabout onto US 222
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
13
Continue on US 222
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
14
Continue on US 222
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 222
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
17
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
18
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
19
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
20
Enter roundabout onto US 222
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allentown Pike
21
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Allentown Pike
22
Enter roundabout onto US 222
127 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
23
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 222
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Kutztown Road
25
Continue on US 222
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
26
Continue on US 222 BUS
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
27
Continue on US 222 BUS
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 5th Street
29
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
30
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
32
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
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Slatington, 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 10.1 and 41.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Haasadahl Road
At end of road, turn right onto Haasadahl Road
Navigation decision point
6
13 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
PA 100
Turn left onto PA 100
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
22.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 222
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
41.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
41.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.52 | $15.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 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 | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
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
Late night in Reading on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Sunny
SE 5 to 10 mph
2% chance
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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, giving it a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. Only 27% of the drive is on highways, so you'll mostly navigate local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 6 miles on Allentown Pike. As you progress, anticipate a dynamic driving experience with changes in road type and speed, requiring your attention throughout the 1 hour and 10 minute journey.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on Allentown Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in near Haasadahl Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.4 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 10.1 miles (Haasadahl Road): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (PA 100): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 10m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on Allentown Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Reading, 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 10.1 miles (Haasadahl Road): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (PA 100): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — 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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