Origin
Enola, PA
Afternoon in Enola on Thursday
Local time
1:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enola, PA to Reading, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
66.2 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enola, PA
Kai
Trip Overview
The drive from Enola, PA to Reading, PA covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m 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 43.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 66.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 66.2 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.8 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 24 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 43.8 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 7.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.2 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
7
52 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 222 North: Reading
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 222 North: Reading
7
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
66 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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 Enola, PA and Reading, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Ephrata and Shillington.
Patp: Philadelphia
7.2 mi in
|
~14m
Pittsburgh
7.2 mi in
|
~14m
Ephrata
52 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Shillington
60.6 mi in
|
~1h 15m
|
via US 222 BUS
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 43.8 mi | 46m |
| US 222 | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| US 222 BUS | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| North Front Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| I 83 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Enola Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Colonel Howard Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lowther Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 43.8 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enola, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on North Enola Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Enola Drive
2
Continue on PA 944
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
State Street
3
Continue on PA 944
149 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Street
4
Turn straight onto US 11; US 15
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Enola Road
5
Continue on US 11; US 15
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Front Street
Use the straight lane.
6
At end of road, turn slight right onto Market Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Market Street
7
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 3rd Street
8
Turn right onto Lowther Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowther Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 83 South: York
10
Merge onto I 83
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 83
11
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
12
Merge onto I 76; PATP
44 mi
·
46 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 222 North: Reading
17
Merge onto US 222
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 222
18
Continue on US 222
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 222
19
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.
20
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
22
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.1 mi from Enola, PA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Enola, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.98 one way
$21.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.84 | $25.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.70
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(43.8 mi)
$5.70
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$6
Total
$17
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.95 | $3.18 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in Reading on Thursday
Local time
1:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 mph
36% chance
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
13 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 26m 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 Enola, PA to Reading, PA covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m 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 33.1 miles from Enola, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.98 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.2 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Enola, PA and Reading, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Ephrata and Shillington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument.
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