Origin
Cornwall, PA
Afternoon in Cornwall on Friday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornwall, 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
54m
Distance
39.6 mi
64 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 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cornwall, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cornwall, PA to Reading, PA covers 39.6 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 222, US 222 BUS for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 39.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 54m highway drive covering 39.6 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 19.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Manor Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 39.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Manor Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Manor Road
Turn right onto Manor Road
Navigation decision point
7
25.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
6
26.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 222 North: Reading
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 222 North: Reading
7
34 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 222 BUS
Take the exit onto US 222 BUS toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shill...
6
39.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cornwall, PA and Reading, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Ephrata and Shillington.
Patp
4.9 mi in
|
~9m
Ephrata
25.4 mi in
|
~31m
Shillington
34 mi in
|
~44m
|
via US 222 BUS
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 19.8 mi | 21m |
| US 222 | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| US 222 BUS | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Quentin Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Freeman Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| Colonel Howard Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 19.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornwall, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Hillcrest Road
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hillcrest Road
2
Turn right onto Manor Road
400 ft
·
22 sec
·
Manor Road
3
Turn left onto Boyd Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Boyd Street
4
Continue on PA 419
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
Freeman Road
5
Continue on PA 419
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Freeman Drive
6
Continue on PA 419
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto PA 72
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Quentin Road
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward PATP
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge
10
Merge onto I 76; PATP
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 222 North: Reading
15
Merge onto US 222
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 222
16
Continue on US 222
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 222
17
Take the exit onto US 222 BUS
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
US 222 BUS
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
20
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Cornwall, PA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Cornwall, 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
$6.57 one way
$13.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.58
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(19.8 mi)
$2.58
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$3
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 5 to 15 mph
27% chance
Live forecast
61°F
Denver, PA
20 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
18 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
54m 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 Cornwall, PA to Reading, PA covers 39.6 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 222, US 222 BUS. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 miles from Cornwall, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.57 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 39.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Manor Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Cornwall, PA and Reading, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Ephrata and Shillington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Valley Forge National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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