Origin
Spring Mount, PA
Afternoon in Spring Mount on Sunday
Local time
1:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Mount, PA to Reading, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Mount, PA
Radosław Krupa
Reading, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 28.2-mile drive from Spring Mount, PA, to Reading, PA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 52 minutes to complete. You'll mainly navigate local roads, with a small highway share, making it a manageable trip with a modest fuel cost estimated at $5. The route offers a direct connection within the Northeast region, specifically within Pennsylvania, without requiring an overnight stay. Its short duration means you can easily fit it into a single day, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Consider this a simple, efficient journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boyertown Pike | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| Big Road | 7 mi | 11m |
| South Reading Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| East Philadelphia Avenue | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Perkiomen Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Saint Lawrence Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Gravel Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Spring Mount Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Boyertown Pike
— 8.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Mount, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on this road
164 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on Spring Mount Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Spring Mount Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 29; PA 73
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Gravel Pike
4
Enter roundabout onto PA 73
159 ft
·
6 sec
·
Big Road
5
Continue on PA 73
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Big Road
6
Continue on PA 73
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Philadelphia Avenue
7
Turn left onto PA 562
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South Reading Avenue
8
Continue on PA 562
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
Boyertown Pike
9
Continue on PA 562
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Lawrence Avenue
10
Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Oley Turnpike Road
11
Continue on Oley Turnpike Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Oley Turnpike Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 422 BUS
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Perkiomen Avenue
13
Continue on US 422 Business
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Howard Boulevard
14
Continue on US 422 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mineral Spring Road
15
Turn slight right onto US 422 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Perkiomen Avenue
16
Continue on US 422 Business Alternate
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Penn Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 25.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 29; PA 73 / Gravel Pike
At end of road, turn right onto PA 29; PA 73 / Gravel Pike
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
PA 73 / Big Road
Enter roundabout onto PA 73 / Big Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
PA 562 / South Reading Avenue
Turn left onto PA 562 / South Reading Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
24.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Oley Turnpike Road
Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road
Navigation decision point
4
25.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 422 BUS / Perkiomen Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 422 BUS / Perkiomen Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.60 one way
$9.20 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Afternoon in Reading on Sunday
Local time
1:42 PM
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
36 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
52m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 52-minute trip. With only a 2% highway share, you'll be spending the majority of your time on roads like Boyertown Pike, Big Road, and South Reading Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.9 miles on Boyertown Pike, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns appear. This isn't a high-speed highway cruise, but rather a more involved local road experience that requires your attention. The drive progresses as a series of connected local streets and roads.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 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?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near PA 29; PA 73 / Gravel Pike.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Spring Mount, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 52m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (PA 29; PA 73 / Gravel Pike): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (PA 73 / Big Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.6 miles (PA 562 / South Reading Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Reading, PA
Full guide →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
- • Frederick Lauer Monument — monument in City Park, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
- • Skew Arch Bridge
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 52m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m 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: at 0.8 miles (PA 29; PA 73 / Gravel Pike): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (PA 73 / Big Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.6 miles (PA 562 / South Reading Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Independence National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). 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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