Origin
Brookhaven, PA
Afternoon in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookhaven, PA to Reading, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
53.6 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookhaven, PA to Reading, PA covers 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South New Middletown Road, North Middletown Road, South Chester Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 53.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 53.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South New Middletown Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brookhaven, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookhaven, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South New Middletown Road | — | — |
| North Middletown Road | — | — |
| South Chester Road | — | — |
| West Chester Pike | — | — |
| US 322 West | — | — |
| West Chester Bypass | — | — |
| PA 100 North | — | — |
| PATP | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South New Middletown Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Edgmont Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Edgmont Avenue
2
Continue on South New Middletown Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South New Middletown Road
3
Continue on North Middletown Road
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
North Middletown Road
4
Continue on South Chester Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chester Road
5
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
7
Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Chester Bypass
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
PA 100 North: Exton
9
Take the exit slight right toward PATP
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
PATP
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 76 West: Harrisburg
11
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
13
Continue on Morgantown Expressway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 422 West: Reading
15
Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Bypass
16
Take the exit slight left toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
17
Turn right onto Bingaman Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Bingaman Street
18
Continue on Laurel Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Laurel Street
19
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 5th Street
20
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Franklin Street
21
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South 6th Street
22
Turn left onto Penn Street
279 ft
·
5 sec
·
Penn Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Brookhaven, PA · 35m 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Brookhaven, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.89 one way
$17.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 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 | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
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
Afternoon in Reading on Friday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
1h 11m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookhaven, PA to Reading, PA covers 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South New Middletown Road, North Middletown Road, South Chester Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.8 miles from Brookhaven, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.89 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.
The drive from Brookhaven, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookhaven, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brookhaven, PA to Reading, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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