Origin
Black Lick, PA
Evening in Black Lick on Sunday
Local time
8:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Black Lick, PA to Reading, PA
Drive Time
4h 31m
Distance
215.3 mi
346 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 19m
★
6 AM
4h 32m
8 AM
4h 59m
10 AM
4h 41m
12 PM
4h 39m
3 PM
4h 43m
5 PM
4h 57m
8 PM
4h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Black Lick, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Black Lick to Reading covers 215.3 miles across Pennsylvania, making it a manageable journey that fits well into a single day. You can expect about 4 hours and 31 minutes of time behind the wheel, primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Quaker Valley Road, and Clear Shade Drive. With a fuel budget of roughly $36, this trip is quite cost-effective for a solo driver or a small group. Because the route is straightforward, you do not need to worry about an overnight stay; a single day is plenty to complete the distance comfortably. Whether you are heading east for business or a change of scenery, this highway-focused drive offers a direct path between these two points in the Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.6 miles from Black Lick, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 72% of your time spent on major roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 141.3 miles. While the majority of the journey relies on high-speed transit, the transition through local sections like Quaker Valley Road and Clear Shade Drive adds necessary variety to the experience. Expect the drive to feel efficient and functional, as the infrastructure is designed to prioritize speed and connectivity over winding backroads. It is a practical route that allows you to cover significant ground quickly while moving between the different landscapes of the Keystone State.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 141.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Quaker Valley Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.1 miles in near PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 215.3 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 22.1 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 59.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 201.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
22.1 mi into trip
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~37m in
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PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
59.4 mi into trip
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~1h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
7
201.1 mi into trip
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~4h 9m 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
202 mi into trip
|
~4h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 222 North: Reading
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 222 North: Reading
7
209.7 mi into trip
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~4h 21m 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...
Towns Along This Route
Between Black Lick, PA and Reading, PA, road signs point toward Johnstown, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Ephrata.
Johnstown
11.7 mi in
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~18m
Pittsburgh
58 mi in
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~1h 31m
Harrisburg
58 mi in
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~1h 31m
Patp: Pittsburgh
59.2 mi in
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~1h 34m
Ephrata
201.1 mi in
|
~4h 9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 141.3 mi | 2h 33m |
| Quaker Valley Road | 14.2 mi | 20m |
| Clear Shade Drive | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| William Penn Highway | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Cramer Pike | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| US 222 | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| US 222 BUS | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Scalp Avenue | 3.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 141.3 mi, about 2h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Lick, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Cripps Street
165 ft
·
9 sec
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Cripps Street
2
Turn right onto Palmerton Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Palmerton Road
3
Continue on Palmerton Road
230 ft
·
8 sec
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Palmerton Road
4
Turn left onto US 22
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
6
Turn right onto PA 403
7.9 mi
·
13 min
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Cramer Pike
7
Continue on PA 403
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Cooper Avenue
8
Turn left onto Iron Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Iron Street
9
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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4th Avenue
10
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broad Street
11
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Roosevelt Boulevard
12
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Johns Street
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
14
At end of road, turn left onto Bedford Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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Bedford Street
15
Continue on Scalp Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Scalp Avenue
16
Enter roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
145 ft
·
2 sec
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Scalp Avenue
17
Continue on Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi
·
6 min
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Scalp Avenue
18
Continue on PA 56
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Clear Shade Drive
19
Continue on PA 56
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Quaker Valley Road
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
21
Merge onto I 99; US 220
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 99; US 220
22
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
23
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
24
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Business 220
25
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
27
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
141 mi
·
2 hr 33 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the none lane.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
Use the slight right lane.
29
Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
30
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Colonel Howard Boulevard
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 222 North: Reading
32
Merge onto US 222
3.3 mi
·
3 min
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US 222
33
Continue on US 222
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 222
Use the none lane.
34
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.
35
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
36
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Franklin Street
37
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
38
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
39
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Trip Plan
To keep your energy high, plan for at least one dedicated stop during the 4 hour and 31 minute trek. Since the longest stretch is over 140 miles on the Turnpike, use that interval to stretch your legs and refuel before transitioning onto the secondary roads. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid mid-day congestion and ensure you reach Reading before the evening rush. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the initial leg, as highway travel can be deceptive regarding consumption rates. A great way to manage this drive is to treat the Turnpike portion as your primary transit phase and save your planned break for when you exit onto the local roads.
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 107.6 miles from Black Lick, PA, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141.3 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 80 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.6 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 42m
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 Black Lick, 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 Black Lick, PA
This is one driving day of about 215.3 miles and 4h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Black Lick, 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 141.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.6 mi from Black Lick, PA · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.6 miles from Black Lick, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 141.3 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.63 one way
$71.25 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $38.98 | $77.97 |
| premium | $4.92 | $41.72 | $83.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.83 | $95.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $18.37
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(141.3 mi)
$18.37
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
$36
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.61 | $10.33 |
| Efficient EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.84 | $8.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.1 | 1 | $30.14 | $13.78 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Reading, PA
Evening in Reading on Sunday
Local time
8:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
108 mi in
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
23 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
4h 31m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Black Lick, PA to Reading, PA covers 215.3 miles and takes about 4h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Quaker Valley Road, Clear Shade Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.6 miles from Black Lick, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 215.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.1 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 59.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 201.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Black Lick, PA and Reading, PA, road signs point toward Johnstown, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Ephrata.
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