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Trip from Airville, PA to Reading, PA

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

59.9 mi

96 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

18 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m

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

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Airville, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Airville, PA to Reading, PA covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 222, Holtwood Road, Lancaster Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.8 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

29.9 miles from Airville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Airville, PA to Reading, PA covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 222 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near PA 372 / Holtwood Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 (PA 372 / Holtwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (Lancaster Pike): Navigation decision point; at 54.3 miles (US 222 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
3.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | PA 372 / Holtwood Road

Turn left onto PA 372 / Holtwood Road

Navigation decision point

4
13.2 mi into trip | ~19m in | Lancaster Pike

Turn left onto Lancaster Pike

Navigation decision point

7
54.3 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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...
5
59.2 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | US 222 BUS / South 5th Street

Turn left onto US 222 BUS / South 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
59.7 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | South 6th Street

Turn left onto South 6th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

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 Airville, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shillington along the way.

Shillington

54.3 mi in | ~1h 16m | via US 222 BUS

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 222 22.8 mi 27m
Holtwood Road 9.6 mi 13m
Lancaster Pike 5.4 mi 8m
US 222 BUS 4.9 mi 8m
Lampeter Road 4.6 mi 8m
Delta Road 3.5 mi 5m
East Penn Grant Road 2.1 mi 3m
Willow Street Pike 2.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 222 — 22.8 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 74; PA 425

3.5 mi · 5 min · Delta Road
2

Turn left onto PA 372

9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road
3

Turn left onto Lancaster Pike

5.1 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Pike
4

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Lancaster Pike
5

Continue on PA 272

2.1 mi · 3 min · Willow Street Pike
6

Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Penn Grant Road
7

Continue on Lampeter Road

4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road
8

Continue on Pitney Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Pitney Road
9

Turn right onto Hempstead Road

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Hempstead Road
10

Turn right onto Greenfield Road

396 ft · 7 sec · Greenfield Road
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward US 30 West
12

Merge onto US 30

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 30
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 43 sec
Toward US 222 North: Reading
14

Continue on US 222

19 mi · 21 min · US 222
15

Continue on US 222

4.1 mi · 5 min · US 222
16

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.
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

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.9 miles from Airville, PA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.8 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 59.9 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29.9 miles or 47m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 12m

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 Airville, 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 Airville, PA

This is one driving day of about 59.9 miles and 1h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Airville, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 222 for about 22.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.9 mi from Airville, PA · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

30 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Airville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Reading, PA

The final approach into Reading, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Reading, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 45.4
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.93 one way

$19.86 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.88 $21.75
premium $4.93 $11.62 $23.23
diesel $5.61 $13.23 $26.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Reading, PA Rechargery Relay @ Wawa - N 11th St.

Reading, PA

IONNA

10 DCFC

The Shops - Rockvale

Lancaster, PA

EVGATEWAY

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Lancaster, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Ephrata, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bowmansville Service Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Bowmansville, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Reading, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Susquehanna Ford

Willow Street, PA

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Twin Pine Ford

Ephrata, PA

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Tesla: 4 FORD_CHARGE: 3 Blink Network: 3 ChargePoint Network: 3 EVGATEWAY: 2 RED_E: 1 EV Connect: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18 0 $6.29 $2.88
Efficient EV 15 0 $5.24 $2.40
EV Truck/SUV 24 0 $8.39 $3.83

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Airville, PA

Evening in Airville on Tuesday

Local time

8:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Reading, PA

Evening in Reading on Tuesday

Local time

8:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 15 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:29PM EDT until April 14 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

14 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

1h 27m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Airville, PA to Reading, PA covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, Holtwood Road, Lancaster Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.9 miles from Airville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (PA 372 / Holtwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (Lancaster Pike): Navigation decision point; at 54.3 miles (US 222 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Airville, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shillington along the way.

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