Origin
Easton, PA
Late night in Easton on Monday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Easton, PA to Reading, PA
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
56.7 mi
91 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
4 AM
1h 6m
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6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Easton, PA to Reading, PA covers 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 9th Street, Northampton Street, Nazareth Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.38 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
28.3 miles from Easton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 56.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 9th 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 Easton, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Easton, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 9th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northampton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nazareth Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sales Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 22 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William Penn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 100 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South 9th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Spruce Street
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
Spruce Street
2
Turn right onto South 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
South 9th Street
3
Turn left onto Northampton Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northampton Street
4
Turn right onto Nazareth Road
305 ft
·
7 sec
·
Nazareth Road
5
Turn right onto Sales Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Sales Street
6
Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem
404 ft
·
18 sec
·
US 22 West: Bethlehem
7
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
8
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
William Penn Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
PA 100 South: Trexlertown
10
Turn straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
11
Turn right onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Schantz Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard
23 ft
·
Hamilton Boulevard
13
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
14
Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
15
Keep slight left
5.9 mi
·
7 min
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
17
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
18
Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
19
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allentown Pike
21
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Allentown Pike
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
23
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
24
Continue on Kutztown Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Kutztown Road
25
Continue on Allentown Pike
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Allentown Pike
26
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
27
Continue on North 5th Street Highway
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
28
Continue on South 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 5th Street
29
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Franklin Street
30
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South 6th Street
31
Turn left onto Penn Street
279 ft
·
5 sec
·
Penn Street
32
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 28.3 miles from Easton, PA, or about 36m 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 56.7 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.3 miles or 36m 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 1m
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 Easton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Easton, PA
This is one driving day of about 56.7 miles and 1h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Easton, 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 28.3 mi from Easton, PA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 56.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Easton, 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
$9.38 one way
$18.76 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.99 | $21.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
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: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Late night in Reading on Monday
Local time
12:15 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
25 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 12m 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 Easton, PA to Reading, PA covers 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 9th Street, Northampton Street, Nazareth Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.3 miles from Easton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.38 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 Easton, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Easton, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Easton, PA to Reading, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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