Origin
Woodbourne, PA
Late night in Woodbourne on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbourne, 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 29m
Distance
75.2 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbourne, PA
Jay Brand
Trip Overview
Woodbourne to Reading is 75.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a quick, highway-focused trip that makes for an easy day drive. Expect a practical journey with minimal fuss, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. The relatively short duration means you won't spend all day on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 52.6 mi | 56m |
| Morgantown Expressway | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| West Shore Bypass | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Wood Lane | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Flowers Mill Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 52.6 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbourne, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Butternut Lane
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Butternut Lane
2
Turn right onto Woodbourne Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Woodbourne Road
3
Turn straight onto Wood Lane
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Wood Lane
4
Turn left onto Langhorne-Yardley Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Langhorne-Yardley Road
5
Turn left onto North Flowers Mill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Flowers Mill Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 1 South: Philadelphia
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto US 1
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 276 Toll, PATP Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 276; PATP
53 mi
·
56 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 298
Toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 176
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11B
Toward US 422 West: Reading
15
Merge onto US 422
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Bypass
Toward US 422 West: Reading
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bingaman Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Laurel Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
21
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
23
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
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.6 miles from Woodbourne, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 73.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 276 Toll, PATP Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 276 Toll, PATP Toll
8
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
8
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
71.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 422 West: Reading
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 11B
Toward US 422 West: Reading
6
73.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.47 one way
$24.93 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.65 | $27.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.58 | $29.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.60 | $33.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.84
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(52.6 mi)
$6.84
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$7
Total
$19
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.53 | $4.81 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Late night in Reading on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Frazer, PA
38 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
4 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 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 primarily a highway-focused drive, with 89% of it utilizing major highways. You'll spend most of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Morgantown Expressway, and Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 52.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This means you can settle in for a good portion of the drive without frequent exits or changes in road type. Expect a consistent driving experience geared towards efficiency.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.6 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 6.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Woodbourne, PA and Reading, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll and Allentown.
Patp Toll
6.4 mi in
|
~11m
Allentown
6.8 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 75.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.84 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 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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