Trip from Uniontown, PA to Reading, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 41m

Distance

239.7 mi

386 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 28m ★

6 AM

4h 41m

8 AM

5h 8m

10 AM

4h 51m

12 PM

4h 48m

3 PM

4h 52m

5 PM

5h 7m

8 PM

4h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States

Uniontown, PA

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Trip Overview

This 239.7-mile drive from Uniontown, PA, to Reading, PA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 41 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike with segments on US 119 and Pleasant Valley Road, this route is heavily highway-focused, making it an efficient way to travel between these two points within Pennsylvania. With an estimated fuel cost of $40, it's an economical option for a day trip. The general feel is one of consistent forward motion, ideal for those looking to get from point A to point B without significant detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

119.9 miles from Uniontown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	196.6 mi	3h 35m
US 119	10.3 mi	12m
Pleasant Valley Road	7.9 mi	13m
US 222	7.4 mi	9m
PA 31	6 mi	9m
US 222 BUS	4.9 mi	8m
Connellsville Road	2.3 mi	3m
Connellsville Street	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 196.6 mi, about 3h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Uniontown, PA and Reading, PA.

Start on Evans Street

425 ft · 20 sec · Evans Street

Turn right onto Lincoln Street

363 ft · 23 sec · Lincoln Street

Turn left onto Connellsville Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Connellsville Street

Continue on Connellsville Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Connellsville Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Continue on US 119

10 mi · 12 min · US 119

Take the exit

244 ft · 6 sec

Turn straight onto PA 982

7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

Turn right onto PA 31

6.0 mi · 9 min · PA 31

Turn slight left

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Turn left

28 ft · 3 sec

Take the ramp

493 ft · 12 sec

Toward PATP, I 70, I 76

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

197 mi · 3 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata Use the slight right lane.

Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward US 222 North: Reading

Merge onto US 222

3.3 mi · 3 min · US 222

Continue on US 222

4.1 mi · 5 min · US 222

Take the exit onto US 222 BUS

4.9 mi · 8 min · US 222 BUS

Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto US 222 BUS

0.4 mi · 47 sec · South 5th Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 422 Business

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Franklin Street

Turn left onto South 6th Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · South 6th Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate

278 ft · 4 sec · Penn Street

Arrive at destination

US 422 Business Alternate

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 4-hour and 41-minute duration, this trip is best suited for a single-day adventure. Leaving early in the morning, perhaps around 8 AM, will allow you to reach Reading with ample time to spare before evening. With only one stop recommended, you can choose a convenient service plaza on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without a major exit is 196.6 miles on the Turnpike; planning your refueling before this segment is a good idea.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 119.9 miles from Uniontown, PA, or about 2h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 196.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 53 miles or 1h 9m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 119.9 miles or 2h 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reading, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Uniontown, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Uniontown, PA

This is one driving day of about 239.7 miles and 4h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Uniontown, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 196.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

120 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

Cumberland, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119.9 miles from Uniontown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 196.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Lin's Asian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17244388888

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Bob Evans

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

1.9 mi

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

2 mi

Lin's Asian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17244388888

Visit website

Bob Evans

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17244399560

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+14125140404

Visit website

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+17245473529

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

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Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.2 mi from route

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

+18885577099

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Birdsboro, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 239.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lincoln Street

Turn right onto Lincoln Street

Navigation decision point

225.6 mi into trip | ~4h 18m in

Take the exit toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata

226.5 mi into trip | ~4h 21m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 222 North: Reading

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 222 North: Reading

234.1 mi into trip | ~4h 31m in | US 222 BUS

Take the exit onto US 222 BUS toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shill...

239.6 mi into trip | ~4h 40m in | South 6th Street

Turn left onto South 6th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.74 one way

$79.48 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$43.52	$87.05
premium	$4.93	$46.49	$92.97
diesel	$5.61	$52.92	$105.85

Estimated Tolls: $25.56

Pennsylvania Turnpike (196.6 mi) $25.56

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Tolls

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	71.9	0	$25.17	$11.51
Efficient EV	59.9	0	$20.97	$9.59
EV Truck/SUV	95.9	1	$33.56	$15.34

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Uniontown, PA

Morning in Uniontown on Tuesday

Local time

8:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Reading, PA

Morning in Reading on Tuesday

Local time

8:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

Hancock, MD

120 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

22 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

4h 41m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Longest single stretch: 196.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 119. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lincoln Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 239.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 225.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 226.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Uniontown, PA and Reading, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Ephrata.

Patp

28.6 mi in | ~42m

Ephrata

225.6 mi in | ~4h 18m

About the Cities

Starting in Uniontown, PA

Full guide →

Uniontown is a city in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania.

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 4h 41m. Total distance: 239.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 196.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $25.56 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial and Fort Necessity National Battlefield (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Reading, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Uniontown, PA to Reading, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Lin's Asian Restaurant

Lin's Asian Restaurant

Bob Evans

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Spice Restaurant & Bar

The Village

Nino's Restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

The Great Cross of Christ

Indian Echo Caverns

Gibraltar Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Uniontown, PA

Reading, PA

Same local time

22 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 41m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Flight 93 National Memorial

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Uniontown, PA

Arriving in Reading, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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