Origin
Cheltenham, PA
Afternoon in Cheltenham on Friday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cheltenham, 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 13m
Distance
66.4 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cheltenham, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cheltenham, PA to Reading, PA covers 66.4 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue, Cottman Avenue, Township Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 66.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m 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 13m drive with frequent turns across 66.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue 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 Cheltenham, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Cheltenham, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Cottman Avenue | — | — |
| Township Line Road | — | — |
| Washington Lane | — | — |
| Church Road | — | — |
| Limekiln Pike | — | — |
| South Easton Road | — | — |
| PA 309 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheltenham, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on East Laurel Avenue
151 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Laurel Avenue
2
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto Cottman Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cottman Avenue
4
Continue on Township Line Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Township Line Road
5
Turn left onto Washington Lane
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Lane
6
Turn right onto Church Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Road
7
Turn left onto Limekiln Pike
348 ft
·
10 sec
·
Limekiln Pike
8
Turn right onto South Easton Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Easton Road
9
Take the ramp slight right toward PA 309 North: Fort Washington
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
PA 309 North: Fort Washington
10
Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Fort Washington
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Fort Washington
12
Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 276 West: Harrisburg
14
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
40 mi
·
42 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
16
Continue on Morgantown Expressway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
17
Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 422 West: Reading
18
Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Bypass
19
Take the exit slight left toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
20
Turn right onto Bingaman Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Bingaman Street
21
Continue on Laurel Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Laurel Street
22
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 5th Street
23
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Franklin Street
24
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South 6th Street
25
Turn left onto Penn Street
279 ft
·
5 sec
·
Penn Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.2 mi from Cheltenham, PA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Cheltenham, 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
$11.01 one way
$22.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.06 | $24.11 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.88 | $25.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.30 | $4.25 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
1:24 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
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
1h 13m 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 Cheltenham, PA to Reading, PA covers 66.4 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue, Cottman Avenue, Township Line Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.2 miles from Cheltenham, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.01 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 Cheltenham, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 1h 13m 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 Cheltenham, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cheltenham, 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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