Origin
West Pikeland, PA
Morning in West Pikeland on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Pikeland, PA to Reading, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
35.1 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Pikeland, PA
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Trip Overview
West Pikeland, PA to Reading, PA is 35.1 miles and takes about 47 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike and Morgantown Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, beginning in Pennsylvania and ending in the same state. The drive is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward option for a quick journey. With a duration under an hour, it's ideal for a same-day trip or an easy addition to a longer itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 13.5 mi | 14m |
| Morgantown Expressway | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| Kimberton Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West Shore Bypass | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Uwchlan Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Yellow Springs Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Pottstown Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 13.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Pikeland, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on this road
158 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
464 ft
·
40 sec
3
Turn left onto Yellow Springs Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Yellow Springs Road
4
Turn left onto PA 113
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Kimberton Road
5
Continue on PA 113
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Uwchlan Avenue
6
Turn right onto PA 100
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottstown Pike
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward PATP
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg
9
Merge onto I 76; PATP
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 298
Toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 176
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11B
Toward US 422 West: Reading
13
Merge onto US 422
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Bypass
Toward US 422 West: Reading
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bingaman Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Laurel Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
19
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
21
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
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from West Pikeland, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 19.5 and 34.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
19.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 298
Toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
6
31.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 422 West: Reading
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 11B
Toward US 422 West: Reading
6
33.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
6
34 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 222 BUS / Bingaman Street
Turn right onto US 222 BUS / Bingaman Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
34.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.82 one way
$11.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.75
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(13.5 mi)
$1.75
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Morning in Reading on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 5 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
4 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
47m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 71% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 13.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering uninterrupted driving time. Expect a good portion of your travel to be on expressways like the Morgantown Expressway, contributing to the efficient pace of this journey. While primarily a highway experience, the initial and final segments may involve local roads like Kimberton Road.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Morgantown Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 35.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Pikeland, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
5.3 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.75 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.
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 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, First State National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park (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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