Trip from Black Lick, PA to Reading, PA

Drive Time

3h 50m

Distance

233.1 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Black Lick, PA to Reading, PA covers 233.1 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Palmerton Road, William Penn Highway, PA 403 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.50 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

116.6 miles from Black Lick, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 50m drive with frequent turns across 233.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Palmerton Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Palmerton Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
William Penn Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
PA 403	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cramer Pike	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cooper Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Iron Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
4th Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Broad Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Palmerton Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Cripps Street

2

Turn right onto Palmerton Road

3

Continue on Palmerton Road

4

Turn left onto William Penn Highway

5

Take the exit slight right toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown

6

Turn right onto Cramer Pike

7

Continue on Cooper Avenue

8

Turn left onto Iron Street

9

Turn right onto 4th Avenue

10

At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

11

Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard

12

Continue on Johns Street

13

Take the exit slight right

14

At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Street

15

Continue on Scalp Avenue

16

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

17

Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

18

Continue on Clear Shade Drive

19

Continue on Quaker Valley Road

20

Take the ramp right

21

Merge slight left

22

Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

23

Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

24

Turn slight right onto Business 220

25

Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

26

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

27

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

28

Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata

29

Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

30

Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

31

Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

32

Merge slight left

33

Continue straight

34

Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington

35

Turn left onto South 5th Street

36

Turn right onto Franklin Street

37

Turn left onto South 6th Street

38

Turn left onto Penn Street

39

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 116.6 miles from Black Lick, PA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 116.6 miles or 1h 55m 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 9m

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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Black Lick, PA

This is one driving day of about 233.1 miles and 3h 50m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

117 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 116.6 mi from Black Lick, PA

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 116.6 miles from Black Lick, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.09	$37.50	$75.00
midgrade	$4.60	$42.21	$84.41
premium	$4.95	$45.46	$90.93
diesel	$5.98	$54.88	$109.76

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 81.6 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Black Lick, PA to Reading, PA covers 233.1 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Palmerton Road, William Penn Highway, PA 403. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 116.6 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 $37.50 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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