Trip from Drumore, PA to Reading, PA

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

55.6 mi

89 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Drumore, PA, PA

Drumore, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Drumore, PA to Reading, PA covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Susquehannock Drive, Park Drive, Glen Dale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.20 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

27.8 miles from Drumore, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 55.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Susquehannock Drive 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 Drumore, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 1h 14m 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 Drumore, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Susquehannock Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Park Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Glen Dale Road Unavailable Refreshing
Fern Glen Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Furniss Road Unavailable Refreshing
Holtwood Road Unavailable Refreshing
Lancaster Pike Unavailable Refreshing
Willow Street Pike Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Susquehannock Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Drumore, PA and Reading, PA.

1

Start on Fishing Creek Road

456 ft · 20 sec · Fishing Creek Road
2

Continue on Susquehannock Drive

1.8 mi · 7 min · Susquehannock Drive
3

Turn right onto Park Drive

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Park Drive
4

Continue on Glen Dale Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Glen Dale Road
5

Turn left onto Fern Glen Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fern Glen Drive
6

Turn left onto Furniss Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Furniss Road
7

Turn slight right onto Susquehannock Drive

2.8 mi · 6 min · Susquehannock Drive
8

Turn slight right onto Holtwood Road

2.7 mi · 3 min · Holtwood Road
9

Turn left onto Lancaster Pike

5.1 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Pike
10

Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Lancaster Pike
11

Continue on Willow Street Pike

2.1 mi · 3 min · Willow Street Pike
12

Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Penn Grant Road
13

Continue on Lampeter Road

4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road
14

Continue on Pitney Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Pitney Road
15

Turn right onto Hempstead Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Hempstead Road
16

Turn right onto Greenfield Road

397 ft · 8 sec · Greenfield Road
17

Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 30 West
18

Merge slight left

1.5 mi · 2 min
19

Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

0.5 mi · 43 sec · US 222 North: Reading
20

Continue straight

19 mi · 21 min
21

Continue straight

4.1 mi · 5 min
22

Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington

4.9 mi · 8 min · US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
23

Turn left onto South 5th Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · South 5th Street
24

Turn right onto Franklin Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Franklin Street
25

Turn left onto South 6th Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · South 6th Street
26

Turn left onto Penn Street

279 ft · 5 sec · Penn Street
27

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 27.8 miles from Drumore, PA, or about 37m 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 55.6 miles or 1h 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 27.8 miles or 37m 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 3m

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 Drumore, 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 Drumore, PA

This is one driving day of about 55.6 miles and 1h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Drumore, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.8 mi from Drumore, PA · 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

28 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Drumore, 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

$9.20 one way

$18.40 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $10.07 $20.13
premium $4.92 $10.77 $21.55
diesel $5.64 $12.35 $24.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.7 0 $5.84 $2.67
Efficient EV 13.9 0 $4.87 $2.22
EV Truck/SUV 22.2 0 $7.78 $3.56

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (63% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Drumore, PA

Late night in Drumore on Monday

Local time

12:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Reading, PA

Late night in Reading on Monday

Local time

12:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°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

3 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 14m 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 Drumore, PA to Reading, PA covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Susquehannock Drive, Park Drive, Glen Dale Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.8 miles from Drumore, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.20 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 Drumore, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 1h 14m 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 Drumore, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Drumore, PA to Reading, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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