Origin
Clarks Summit, PA
Evening in Clarks Summit on Wednesday
Local time
8:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarks Summit, PA to Reading, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
105.2 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarks Summit, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Clarks Summit to Reading, expect a straightforward journey covering 105.2 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 2 hours and 19 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting approximately $17 for fuel should cover your travel costs for the round trip. The route primarily utilizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and US 222, keeping you within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania the entire time. Because the duration is relatively short, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay, allowing you plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.6 miles from Clarks Summit, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 67% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will begin with a significant 64.1-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, which provides a consistent pace for the first half of your journey. As you transition onto Allentown Pike and US 222, the character of the road shifts from high-speed turnpike travel to more localized highway driving. Expect a predictable, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than a winding backroad adventure. Staying focused is key during the long, uninterrupted initial segment, as the road personality remains steady until you approach your destination.
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.
Atherton 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clarks Summit, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 2h 19m 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 Clarks Summit, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton Street | — | — |
| West Grove Street | — | — |
| Morgan Highway | — | — |
| North Keyser Avenue | — | — |
| I 476 South | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | — | — |
| I 78 | — | — |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Atherton Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarks Summit, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Electric Street
62 ft
·
5 sec
·
Electric Street
2
Turn right onto Atherton Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Atherton Street
3
Turn right onto West Grove Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Grove Street
4
Turn left onto Morgan Highway
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Morgan Highway
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Keyser Avenue
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Keyser Avenue
6
Take the ramp left toward I 476 South: Wilkes-Barre
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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I 476 South: Wilkes-Barre
7
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
64 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
9
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.1 mi
·
1 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
·
52 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
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 2-hour and 19-minute trip, you have the advantage of being able to depart at your leisure without needing a rigorous itinerary. While the drive is short enough to tackle in one go, keeping an eye on traffic patterns around major junctions is a smart move for a smoother ride. You will not necessarily need to plan formal stops for a trip of this length, but having the $17 fuel budget ready ensures you can fill up before you leave or upon arrival without worry. Because the route relies on a long turnpike stretch, ensure your E-ZPass is ready or your payment method is handy to keep your momentum going. Flexibility is your best asset here, so feel free to adjust your departure time to avoid local rush hour peaks.
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 52.6 miles from Clarks Summit, PA, or about 1h 9m 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 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.6 miles or 1h 9m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reading, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clarks Summit, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Clarks Summit, PA
This is one driving day of about 105.2 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Clarks Summit, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.6 mi from Clarks Summit, PA · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.6 miles from Clarks Summit, 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
$17.44 one way
$34.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.10 | $38.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.23 | $46.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.05 | $5.05 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.73 | $6.73 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Evening in Reading on Wednesday
Local time
8:00 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
15 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 19m 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 Clarks Summit, PA to Reading, PA covers 105.2 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Atherton Street, West Grove Street, Morgan Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.6 miles from Clarks Summit, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.44 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 Clarks Summit, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 2h 19m 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 Clarks Summit, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clarks Summit, PA to Reading, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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