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Trip from Woodbury, 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

3h 18m

Distance

165.7 mi

267 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 7m ★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 11m

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

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Downtown Woodbury, PA, PA

Woodbury, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

This 165.7-mile drive from Woodbury, PA, to Reading, PA, is a straightforward 3-hour and 18-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. With 84% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $27, which is quite manageable for a single day of travel. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop. This efficient path keeps you within the Northeast region, connecting two points within Pennsylvania.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82.9 miles from Woodbury, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 125.6 mi 2h 16m
US 222 7.4 mi 9m
Woodbury Pike 7.4 mi 11m
Lincoln Highway 7.2 mi 10m
Raystown Road 6.2 mi 8m
US 222 BUS 4.9 mi 8m
Bud Shuster Bypass 1.6 mi 2m
I 70 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 125.6 mi, about 2h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 36

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Main Street
2

Continue on PA 36

7.4 mi · 11 min · Woodbury Pike
3

At end of road, turn right onto PA 26

6.1 mi · 8 min · Raystown Road
4

Continue on Raystown Road

389 ft · 6 sec · Raystown Road
Toward Bedford, Breezewood
5

Continue on Bud Shuster Bypass

1.6 mi · 2 min · Bud Shuster Bypass
6

Take the ramp

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward US 30 East: Breezewood Use the straight lane.
7

Merge onto US 30

0.6 mi · 48 sec · Everett Bypass
8

Continue on US 30

7.2 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9

Take the exit onto I 70

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 70
Toward I 70, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
11

Merge onto I 76; PATP

126 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
14

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 222 North: Reading
16

Merge onto US 222

3.3 mi · 3 min · US 222
17

Continue on US 222

4.1 mi · 5 min · US 222
18

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.
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

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 18-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Woodbury to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach Reading. With only one recommended stop and the longest continuous stretch being 125.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. Ensure your tank is full before you begin, as the highway focus means fewer immediate opportunities for services. The $27 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check current prices. This trip is easily manageable in one day, offering flexibility in your schedule.

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 82.9 miles from Woodbury, PA, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.6 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 36 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.9 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 39m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Woodbury, PA

This is one driving day of about 165.7 miles and 3h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Woodbury, 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 125.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Lurgan, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lurgan, PA

83 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

Metal, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lurgan, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.9 miles from Woodbury, 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 125.6 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.

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

The Barn Restaurant at Allenberry

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30

Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17172583211

Visit website

Indian Echo Caverns

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17175668131

Visit website

Gibraltar Park

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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 15.5 and 165.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
15.5 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the ramp toward US 30 East: Breezewood

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward US 30 East: Breezewood
7
151.6 mi into trip | ~2h 56m 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
6
152.5 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 222 North: Reading

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 222 North: Reading
7
160.1 mi into trip | ~3h 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
165.5 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in | South 6th Street

Turn left onto South 6th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.47 one way

$54.94 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $30.09 $60.17
premium $4.93 $32.14 $64.27
diesel $5.61 $36.58 $73.17

Estimated Tolls: $16.32

Pennsylvania Turnpike (125.6 mi) $16.32

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

$27

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.7 0 $17.40 $7.95
Efficient EV 41.4 0 $14.50 $6.63
EV Truck/SUV 66.3 0 $23.20 $10.60

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Woodbury, PA

Morning in Woodbury on Tuesday

Local time

6:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Reading, PA

Morning in Reading on Tuesday

Local time

6:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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

3h 18m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 91.4
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 131.4
View on nps.gov
Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 11.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 165.7-mile trip, with 84% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a significant stretch of 125.6 miles, offering a consistent, high-speed environment. Following this, you'll transition to US 222, which maintains a highway feel for the remainder of your journey to Reading. This route is designed for efficient travel, minimizing time spent on slower, local roads and prioritizing forward momentum.

84% 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: 125.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 165.7 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 15.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 151.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 152.5 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 Woodbury, PA and Reading, PA, road signs point toward Bedford, Breezewood, Patp: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Ephrata.

Bedford

13.8 mi in | ~20m | via Raystown Road

Breezewood

13.8 mi in | ~20m | via Raystown Road

Patp: Pittsburgh

23.9 mi in | ~35m | via I 70

Harrisburg

23.9 mi in | ~35m | via I 70

Ephrata

151.6 mi in | ~2h 56m

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 3h 18m. Total distance: 165.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 125.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.32 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 151.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 152.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Johnstown Flood National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 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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