Origin
Windsor, PA
Morning in Windsor on Tuesday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windsor, PA to Reading, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
55.2 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windsor, PA
Jay Brand
Trip Overview
Windsor, PA to Reading, PA is 55.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 19 minutes via US 222 and US 30, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive connects two points within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward journey with a high percentage of highway driving. It's a practical route, ideal for those looking for an efficient trip between these two locations without extensive planning. Consider this a quick hop rather than an epic adventure, perfect for a day trip or a simple transfer.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 23.7 mi | 29m |
| US 30 | 17.9 mi | 24m |
| US 222 BUS | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Freysville Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Frysville Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Windsor Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South 5th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Penn Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 23.7 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Heindel Avenue
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
Heindel Avenue
2
Turn left onto East High Street
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
East High Street
3
Turn left onto North Penn Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Penn Street
4
Continue on Windsor Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Windsor Road
5
Turn right onto Freysville Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Freysville Road
6
Continue on Frysville Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Frysville Road
7
Continue on Kreutz Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Kreutz Creek Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
9
Merge onto US 30
18 mi
·
24 min
·
US 30
10
Take the exit onto US 222
20 mi
·
23 min
·
US 222
Toward US 222 North: Reading
11
Continue on US 222
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 222
12
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.
13
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
15
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
17
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
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Windsor, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55 — 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
|
East High Street
Turn left onto East High Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Penn Street
Turn left onto North Penn Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward US 30 East: Lancaster
Navigation decision point
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
7
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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...
6
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.15 one way
$18.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.71 | $21.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
E 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
63°F
Lancaster, PA
28 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 19m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 84% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 23.7 miles on US 222 without interruption, offering a consistent pace. The primary roads, including US 222 and US 30, suggest a route that prioritizes directness over scenic detours. Expect a driving experience that is largely about covering ground efficiently, moving you from point A to point B with minimal complexity.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.7 mi on US 222.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 222 and US 30. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East High Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Penn Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Windsor, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shillington along the way.
Shillington
49.6 mi in
|
~1h 8m
|
via US 222 BUS
About the Cities
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 1h 19m. Total distance: 55.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.7 miles on US 222. 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: near the start (East High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Penn Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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