Origin
Benton, PA
Evening in Benton on Tuesday
Local time
6:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, PA to Reading, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
54.7 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
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6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benton, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Benton, PA to Reading, PA covers 54.7 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 222, Lancaster Pike, US 222 BUS 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 $9.07 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
27.4 miles from Benton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Benton, PA to Reading, PA covers 54.7 miles and takes about 1h 26m, 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 24 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near River Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 4 miles (River Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (PA 272 / Lancaster Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 49.1 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 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4 mi into trip
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~11m in
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River Road
At end of road, turn right onto River Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.5 mi into trip
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~13m in
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PA 272 / Lancaster Pike
Turn sharp left onto PA 272 / Lancaster Pike
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
49.1 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
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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
54 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
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US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Turn left onto US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
54.5 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
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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 Benton, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shillington along the way.
Shillington
49.1 mi in
|
~1h 15m
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via US 222 BUS
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 22.8 mi | 27m |
| Lancaster Pike | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| US 222 BUS | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Lampeter Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Slate Hill Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| East Penn Grant Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Willow Street Pike | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| US 30 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 22.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Bald Eagle Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Bald Eagle Road
2
Continue on Benton Hollow Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Benton Hollow Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Slate Hill Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Slate Hill Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto River Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
River Road
5
Turn slight left onto Spring Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Valley Road
6
Turn sharp left onto PA 272
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Lancaster Pike
7
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
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Lancaster Pike
8
Continue on PA 272
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Willow Street Pike
9
Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Penn Grant Road
10
Continue on Lampeter Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Lampeter Road
11
Continue on Pitney Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Pitney Road
12
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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Hempstead Road
13
Turn right onto Greenfield Road
396 ft
·
7 sec
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Greenfield Road
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 30 West
15
Merge onto US 30
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 30
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 222 North: Reading
17
Continue on US 222
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US 222
18
Continue on US 222
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 222
19
Take the exit onto US 222 BUS
4.9 mi
·
8 min
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US 222 BUS
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
22
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
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Penn Street
24
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 27.4 miles from Benton, PA, or about 49m 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 54.7 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.4 miles or 49m 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 Benton, 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 Benton, PA
This is one driving day of about 54.7 miles and 1h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Benton, 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 27.4 mi from Benton, PA · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 54.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Benton, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.07 one way
$18.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.93 | $19.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 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 | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
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
Evening in Reading on Tuesday
Local time
6:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear
W 5 to 15 mph
33% chance
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
19 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 26m 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 Benton, PA to Reading, PA covers 54.7 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, Lancaster Pike, US 222 BUS. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.4 miles from Benton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.07 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 54.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 4 miles (River Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (PA 272 / Lancaster Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 49.1 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 Benton, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shillington along the way.
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