Origin
Dale, PA
Morning in Dale on Saturday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dale, 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
39m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dale, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Dale, PA to Reading, PA covers 20.6 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Friedensburg Road, Oysterdale Road, West Philadelphia Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on Friedensburg Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 20.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Friedensburg Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Forgedale Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Forgedale Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (PA 73 / West Philadelphia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (PA 73; PA 662 / Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Forgedale Road
At end of road, turn right onto Forgedale Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
PA 73 / West Philadelphia Avenue
Turn right onto PA 73 / West Philadelphia Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
PA 73; PA 662 / Memorial Highway
Enter roundabout onto PA 73; PA 662 / Memorial Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
16.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Friedensburg Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Friedensburg Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
18.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Leinbach Lane
Turn right onto Leinbach Lane
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Friedensburg Road | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Oysterdale Road | 5.3 mi | 10m |
| West Philadelphia Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Forgedale Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Mineral Spring Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Memorial Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Penn Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Howard Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Friedensburg Road
— 6.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dale, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Dale Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Dale Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Forgedale Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Forgedale Road
3
Turn right onto Baldy Hill Road
158 ft
·
7 sec
·
Baldy Hill Road
4
Turn left onto Oysterdale Road
5.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Oysterdale Road
5
Turn right onto PA 73
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Philadelphia Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto PA 73; PA 662
113 ft
·
2 sec
·
Memorial Highway
7
Continue on PA 73; PA 662
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Highway
8
Turn left onto Friedensburg Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Friedensburg Road
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Friedensburg Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Friedensburg Road
10
Continue on North 23rd Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North 23rd Street
11
Turn right onto Leinbach Lane
215 ft
·
9 sec
·
Leinbach Lane
12
Turn straight onto US 422 Business
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Howard Boulevard
13
Continue on US 422 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mineral Spring Road
14
Turn slight right onto US 422 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Perkiomen Avenue
15
Continue on US 422 Business Alternate
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Penn Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.83 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Saturday
Local time
8:23 AM
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
10 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
39m 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 Dale, PA to Reading, PA covers 20.6 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Friedensburg Road, Oysterdale Road, West Philadelphia Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Dale, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.42 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 straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Forgedale Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (PA 73 / West Philadelphia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (PA 73; PA 662 / Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Dale, PA to Reading, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park and Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
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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