Origin
East Hanover, PA
Evening in East Hanover on Friday
Local time
7:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hanover, 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
52m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 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 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Hanover, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from East Hanover, PA to Reading, PA covers 43.9 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jonestown Road, Bellegrove Road, I 78 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 43.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jonestown Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Hanover, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 52m 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 East Hanover, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jonestown Road | — | — |
| Bellegrove Road | — | — |
| I 78 East | — | — |
| 78th Division Highway | — | — |
| William Penn Highway | — | — |
| PA 183 | — | — |
| US 222 South | — | — |
| West Shore Bypass | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Jonestown Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hanover, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Crooked Road
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
Crooked Road
2
Turn right onto Jonestown Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jonestown Road
3
Turn left onto Bellegrove Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Bellegrove Road
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
5
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 78 East: Allentown
7
Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
8
Continue on William Penn Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
William Penn Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward PA 183: Strausstown
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
PA 183: Strausstown
10
Turn right
14 mi
·
23 min
11
Take the ramp slight right toward US 222 South: Lancaster
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 222 South: Lancaster
12
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
13
Continue on West Shore Bypass
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Bypass
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 422 Business East: Pennsylvania Street, Reading
0.1 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 422 Business East: Pennsylvania Street, Reading
15
Turn straight onto Penn Avenue
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Penn Avenue
16
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South 2nd Street
17
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Franklin Street
18
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South 6th Street
19
Turn left onto Penn Street
279 ft
·
5 sec
·
Penn Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.9 mi from East Hanover, PA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from East Hanover, 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
$7.28 one way
$14.56 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Evening in Reading on Friday
Local time
7:19 PM
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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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 East Hanover, PA to Reading, PA covers 43.9 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jonestown Road, Bellegrove Road, I 78 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 miles from East Hanover, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.28 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 East Hanover, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 52m 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 East Hanover, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Hanover, PA to Reading, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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