Origin
Telford, PA
Afternoon in Telford on Sunday
Local time
12:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Telford, 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
1h 10m
Distance
40.8 mi
66 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 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
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.
Telford, PA
Haneul Trac
Reading, PA
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Trip Overview
Telford, PA to Reading, PA is 40.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via Pottstown Bypass and Harleysville Pike, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania and the Northeast region, offering a straightforward local journey. You'll primarily navigate well-traveled local roads, so expect a bit of stop-and-go traffic depending on the time of day. Given the minimal driving time, this is a perfect option for a leisurely afternoon trip or an add-on to another nearby adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pottstown Bypass | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Harleysville Pike | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| Benjamin Franklin Highway | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Perkiomen Avenue | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| West Ridge Pike | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Skippack Pike | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Township Line Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Mineral Spring Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pottstown Bypass
— 8.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Telford, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Hector Alley
137 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hector Alley
2
Turn left onto School Lane
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
School Lane
3
Turn right onto East Reliance Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Reliance Road
4
Turn right onto PA 113
7.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Harleysville Pike
5
Turn right onto Cressman Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cressman Road
6
Turn right onto PA 73
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Skippack Pike
7
Turn left onto Plank Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Plank Road
8
Continue on Ott Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ott Road
9
Continue on Meyers Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Meyers Road
10
Turn left onto North Township Line Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Township Line Road
11
Turn right onto West Ridge Pike
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Ridge Pike
12
Turn slight left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 422 West: Pottstown
14
Continue on US 422
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Pottstown Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 422
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Benjamin Franklin Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 422
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Perkiomen Avenue
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 422 BUS
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Perkiomen Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 422 Business
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Howard Boulevard
19
Continue on US 422 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mineral Spring Road
20
Turn slight right onto US 422 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Perkiomen Avenue
21
Continue on US 422 Business Alternate
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Penn Street
22
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 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Telford, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
School Lane
Turn left onto School Lane
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Reliance Road
Turn right onto East Reliance Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 113 / Harleysville Pike
Turn right onto PA 113 / Harleysville Pike
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
PA 73 / Skippack Pike
Turn right onto PA 73 / Skippack Pike
Navigation decision point
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
US 422 BUS / Perkiomen Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 422 BUS / Perkiomen Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.66 one way
$13.31 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
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
Afternoon in Reading on Sunday
Local time
12:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
E 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
47°F
Limerick, PA
20 mi in
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
12 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 as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway mileage contributing to the 40.8-mile total. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.4 miles along the Pottstown Bypass. Expect a driving experience that involves frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you transition between different local roads like Harleysville Pike and Benjamin Franklin Highway. This isn't a high-speed cruise; it's more about navigating through towns and suburban areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on Pottstown Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near School Lane.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.8 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (School Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Reliance Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (PA 113 / Harleysville Pike): 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 1h 10m. Total distance: 40.8 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 8.4 miles on Pottstown Bypass. 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: near the start (School Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Reliance Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (PA 113 / Harleysville Pike): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (5 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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