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Trip from Bonneauville, PA to Reading, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

97.9 mi

158 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

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

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Bonneauville, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bonneauville, PA to Reading, PA covers 97.9 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 15, US 222 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.23 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.

Midpoint

48.9 miles from Bonneauville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 50.3 mi 53m
US 15 28.9 mi 37m
US 222 7.4 mi 9m
US 222 BUS 4.9 mi 8m
Hanover Road 2.6 mi 4m
Colonel Howard Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
East Hanover Street 0.7 mi 1m
South 5th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 50.3 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 116

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Hanover Street
2

Continue on PA 116

2.6 mi · 4 min · Hanover Road
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
4

Merge onto US 15

27 mi · 34 min · US 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on US 15

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 15
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 76; PATP

50 mi · 53 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
11

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 222 North: Reading
13

Merge onto US 222

3.3 mi · 3 min · US 222
14

Continue on US 222

4.1 mi · 5 min · US 222
15

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.
16

Turn left onto US 222 BUS

0.4 mi · 47 sec · South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto US 422 Business

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Franklin Street
18

Turn left onto South 6th Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19

Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate

278 ft · 4 sec · Penn Street
20

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 48.9 miles from Bonneauville, PA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.3 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 22 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.9 miles or 1h 2m 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 36m

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 Bonneauville, 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 Bonneauville, PA

This is one driving day of about 97.9 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Bonneauville, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 50.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Unincorporated community in Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hershey, PA

49 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

Middlesex, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hershey, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.9 miles from Bonneauville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 35

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Indian Echo Caverns

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 48.9

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17175668131

Visit website

David Wills House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 7

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17173342499

Visit website

Jennie Wade House Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 7

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17173344100

Visit website

Gibraltar Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 97.9

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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 32.5 and 92.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
32.5 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

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 I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
7
33.1 mi into trip | ~45m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
7
83.7 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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
84.6 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 222 North: Reading

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 222 North: Reading
7
92.3 mi into trip | ~1h 52m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.23 one way

$32.46 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $17.78 $35.55
premium $4.93 $18.99 $37.97
diesel $5.61 $21.62 $43.23

Estimated Tolls: $6.54

Pennsylvania Turnpike (50.3 mi) $6.54

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

$16

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.4 0 $10.28 $4.70
Efficient EV 24.5 0 $8.57 $3.92
EV Truck/SUV 39.2 0 $13.71 $6.27

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bonneauville, PA

Afternoon in Bonneauville on Saturday

Local time

2:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Reading, PA

Afternoon in Reading on Saturday

Local time

2:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

9 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

2h 2m 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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 27
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 64.1
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

97.9 mi in 2h 2m, mostly highway — 50.3 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 14 significant decision points across 97.9 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 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bonneauville, PA and Reading, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Ephrata and Shillington.

Patp: Pittsburgh

32.5 mi in | ~43m

Philadelphia

32.5 mi in | ~43m

Ephrata

83.7 mi in | ~1h 39m

Shillington

92.3 mi in | ~1h 52m | via US 222 BUS

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 97.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 50.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.54 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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Appalachian National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Reading, PA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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