Origin
Catasauqua, PA
Morning in Catasauqua on Friday
Local time
7:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Catasauqua, 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
59m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Catasauqua, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Catasauqua, PA to Reading, PA covers 41.8 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bridge Street, Front Street, Pine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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 59m drive with frequent turns across 41.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bridge Street 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 Catasauqua, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 59m 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 Catasauqua, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Street | — | — |
| Front Street | — | — |
| Pine Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Mickley Road | — | — |
| MacArthur Road | — | — |
| US 22 West | — | — |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bridge Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catasauqua, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on 2nd Street
364 ft
·
9 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Bridge Street
443 ft
·
22 sec
·
Bridge Street
3
Turn right onto Front Street
436 ft
·
21 sec
·
Front Street
4
Turn left onto Pine Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
5
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on Mickley Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mickley Road
7
Turn left onto MacArthur Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MacArthur Road
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 22 West: Harrisburg
9
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
William Penn Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
PA 100 South: Trexlertown
12
Turn straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
13
Turn right onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Schantz Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard
23 ft
·
Hamilton Boulevard
15
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
16
Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
17
Keep slight left
5.9 mi
·
7 min
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
19
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
20
Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
21
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allentown Pike
23
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Allentown Pike
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
25
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
26
Continue on Kutztown Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Kutztown Road
27
Continue on Allentown Pike
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Allentown Pike
28
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
29
Continue on North 5th Street Highway
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
30
Continue on South 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 5th Street
31
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Franklin Street
32
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South 6th Street
33
Turn left onto Penn Street
279 ft
·
5 sec
·
Penn Street
34
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from Catasauqua, PA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Catasauqua, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Reading, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Reading, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.93 one way
$13.86 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.11 | $16.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Reading on Friday
Local time
7:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Kutztown, PA
21 mi in
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
59m 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 Catasauqua, PA to Reading, PA covers 41.8 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bridge Street, Front Street, Pine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 miles from Catasauqua, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.93 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 Catasauqua, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 59m 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 Catasauqua, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Catasauqua, PA to Reading, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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