Origin
Whitehall Township, PA
Afternoon in Whitehall Township on Sunday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitehall Township, 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
1h 2m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 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
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitehall Township, PA
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 39.2 miles, the drive from Whitehall Township to Reading is a straightforward transit through Pennsylvania’s Northeast region. You can expect to complete the journey in about 1 hour and 2 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, this is a highly economical route for those looking to travel between these two areas. You will primarily navigate via the Lehigh Valley Thruway, Allentown Pike, and US 222. Because the duration is so brief, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule without worrying about fatigue. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| US 222 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Kutztown Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| North 5th Street Highway | 5 mi | 8m |
| Schantz Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| MacArthur Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| William Penn Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Lehigh Valley Thruway
— 6.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitehall Township, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Saylor Drive
360 ft
·
20 sec
·
Saylor Drive
2
Turn left onto Coplay Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Coplay Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto South Ruch Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Ruch Street
4
Turn right onto Center Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
5
Turn left onto PA 145
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
MacArthur Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto US 22
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 78; US 22
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
William Penn Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 49A
Toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto PA 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Whitehall Township, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 39 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
7
11.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49A
Toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
6
20.5 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
38.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
39 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.50 one way
$13.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.43
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(6.2 mi)
$0.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 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 | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
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
12:11 PM
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
68°F
Kutztown, 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
14 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 2m 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 driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will spend about 17% of your time on highways, the route frequently transitions into local road conditions that require your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.2-mile segment on the Lehigh Valley Thruway, providing only a brief window of steady speed. As you progress, the road feel shifts from the initial thruway transition to the more frequent turns found along the local sections. You should stay alert behind the wheel, as the mix of highway and local surface streets keeps the drive engaging and requires constant navigation.
Only 17% 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: 6.2 mi on Lehigh Valley Thruway.
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 3.5 miles in.
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 39.2 miles you will encounter 19 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 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
528 ft
253 ft
Total Climb
195 ft
Total Descent
326 ft
Highest Point
528 ft
~19.6 mi in
Elevation Range
275 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m 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 6.2 miles on Lehigh Valley Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.43 in tolls one way, starting with Lehigh Valley Thruway. 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 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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