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Cherry Ridge, PA
Late night in Cherry Ridge on Saturday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
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Trip from Cherry Ridge, 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 53m
Distance
121.5 mi
195 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cherry Ridge, PA
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Trip Overview
This 121.5-mile journey from Cherry Ridge to Reading, Pennsylvania, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I-380, and Lake Ariel Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $20 and only one recommended stop, this route offers a straightforward drive through Pennsylvania's Northeast region. The drive feels like a turn-heavy local exploration, making it ideal for a single day of travel without feeling rushed. It's a practical choice for a weekend getaway or a quick visit between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.7 miles from Cherry Ridge, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 121.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 54% of the journey on highways. While there are stretches of faster driving, the overall character leans towards navigating local roads and interchanges. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.4 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. This suggests a dynamic driving experience where you'll transition between more open highway segments and potentially more complex local road networks as you progress towards Reading.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 29.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41.4 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 29 significant decision points across 121.5 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 41.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 60.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
41.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
7
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
Take the ramp toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
6
90.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...
7
94 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49A
Toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
7
121.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
|
US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cherry Ridge, PA and Reading, PA, road signs point toward Blakeslee, Patp South and Harrisburg.
Blakeslee
50.8 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Patp South
60.6 mi in
|
~1h 31m
Harrisburg
90.2 mi in
|
~2h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 29.4 mi | 32m |
| I 380 | 12 mi | 13m |
| Lake Ariel Highway | 9.8 mi | 17m |
| Keystone Shortway | 9 mi | 10m |
| Drinker Turnpike | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| PA 903 | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| US 222 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 29.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Ridge, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Wanaka Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Wanaka Road
2
Turn right onto PA 191
9.8 mi
·
17 min
·
Lake Ariel Highway
3
Continue on PA 191; PA 196
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Easton Turnpike
4
Turn right onto PA 590
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamlin Highway
5
Turn slight left onto PA 690
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hollisterville Road
6
Continue on PA 690
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Madisonville Road
7
Continue on PA 690
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Brook Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto PA 690
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Market Street
9
Continue on PA 690
138 ft
·
10 sec
·
Market Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto PA 435
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on PA 435
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Drinker Turnpike
12
Continue on PA 435
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Drinker Turnpike
13
Turn slight right onto PA 435
144 ft
·
5 sec
·
PA 435
14
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 435
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
PA 435
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
16
Merge onto I 380
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 380
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
18
Merge onto I 80
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Keystone Shortway
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee
20
Keep slight left at fork
179 ft
·
4 sec
21
Turn left onto PA 115
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 115
22
Turn right onto PA 903
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
PA 903
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
Use the left lane.
24
Merge onto I 476; PATP
29 mi
·
32 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
25
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
26
Merge onto US 22
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
27
Merge onto I 78; US 22
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
William Penn Highway
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 49A
Toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn straight onto PA 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn right onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Schantz Road
31
Enter roundabout onto US 222
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
32
Continue on US 222
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
33
Continue on US 222
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
34
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Enter roundabout onto US 222
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
36
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
37
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
38
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
39
Enter roundabout onto US 222
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allentown Pike
40
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Allentown Pike
41
Enter roundabout onto US 222
127 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
42
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight lane.
43
Continue on US 222
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Kutztown Road
44
Continue on US 222
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
45
Continue on US 222 BUS
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
46
Continue on US 222 BUS
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
Use the straight lane.
47
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 5th Street
48
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
49
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
50
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
51
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 53 minute duration, departing Cherry Ridge in the morning is ideal to maximize your time in Reading. With only one recommended stop, plan your break strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you reach a larger town. Your fuel cost is estimated at $20, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you set off, especially since the longest stretch without a major exit is nearly 30 miles. Keep an eye out for the transitions between highway and local road sections, as these can require adjustments in speed and navigation.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.7 miles from Cherry Ridge, PA, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.4 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 27 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.7 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
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 Cherry Ridge, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Cherry Ridge, PA
This is one driving day of about 121.5 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Cherry Ridge, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 29.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.7 mi from Cherry Ridge, PA · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.7 miles from Cherry Ridge, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Reading, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.14 one way
$40.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $23.56 | $47.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.83 | $53.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.49
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(29.4 mi)
$3.82
Drinker Turnpike
(7.3 mi)
$0.51
Easton Turnpike
(1.1 mi)
$0.08
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(1.1 mi)
$0.08
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
$20
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.76 | $5.83 |
| Efficient EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.63 | $4.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.01 | $7.78 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Late night in Reading on Saturday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
49 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 53m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cherry Ridge, PA to Reading, PA covers 121.5 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 380, Lake Ariel Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.7 miles from Cherry Ridge, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.14 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 121.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 41.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 60.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cherry Ridge, PA and Reading, PA, road signs point toward Blakeslee, Patp South and Harrisburg.
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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