Origin
Bushkill, PA
Afternoon in Bushkill on Saturday
Local time
2:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushkill, 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
1h 52m
Distance
92.8 mi
149 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bushkill, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Bushkill, PA to Reading, PA covers 92.8 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Seven Bridge Road, Keystone Shortway, US 209 south for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.39 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
46.4 miles from Bushkill, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Bridge Road | — | — |
| Keystone Shortway | — | — |
| US 209 south | — | — |
| US 22 West | — | — |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | — | — |
| William Penn Highway | — | — |
| PA 100 South | — | — |
| Schantz Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Seven Bridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushkill, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on the route
8.0 mi
·
15 min
·
the route
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Seven Bridge Road
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
Seven Bridge Road
3
Exit the roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Seven Bridge Road
4
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Shortway
6
Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville
25 mi
·
32 min
·
US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
8
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
William Penn Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
PA 100 South: Trexlertown
11
Turn straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
12
Turn right onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Schantz Road
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard
23 ft
·
Hamilton Boulevard
14
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
15
Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
16
Keep slight left
5.9 mi
·
7 min
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
18
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
19
Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
20
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allentown Pike
22
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Allentown Pike
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
24
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
25
Continue on Kutztown Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Kutztown Road
26
Continue on Allentown Pike
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Allentown Pike
27
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
28
Continue on North 5th Street Highway
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
29
Continue on South 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 5th Street
30
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Franklin Street
31
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South 6th Street
32
Turn left onto Penn Street
279 ft
·
5 sec
·
Penn Street
33
Arrive at your destination
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 46.4 miles from Bushkill, PA, or about 56m into the drive.
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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.4 miles or 56m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reading, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bushkill, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bushkill, PA
This is one driving day of about 92.8 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Bushkill, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.4 miles from Bushkill, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.39 one way
$30.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.85 | $33.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.00 | $35.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.49 | $40.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.74 | $4.45 |
| Efficient EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.99 | $5.94 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 Saturday
Local time
2:36 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
4 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 52m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
92.8 mi in 1h 52m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Seven Bridge Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Bushkill, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Bushkill, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 92.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bushkill, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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