Origin
Fountain Hill, PA
Afternoon in Fountain Hill on Saturday
Local time
12:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fountain Hill, 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
1h 3m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fountain Hill, PA
Kristopher Hines
Trip Overview
The drive from Fountain Hill, PA to Reading, PA covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Allentown Pike, US 222, Kutztown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on Allentown Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 40.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Allentown Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Broadway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 1 miles (Broadway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Broadway
Keep slight left at fork onto Broadway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 222 South: Hamilton Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 54A
Toward US 222 South: Hamilton Boulevard
6
21.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 222
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
40 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
40.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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.
On the drive from Fountain Hill, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Tamaqua along the way.
Tamaqua
5.7 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| US 222 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Kutztown Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| North 5th Street Highway | 5 mi | 8m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| I 78 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Emmaus Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Allentown Pike
— 6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Hill, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Broadway
152 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Emmaus Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Emmaus Avenue
4
Continue on Emaus Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Emaus Avenue
5
Turn right onto Mack Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Mack Boulevard
6
Turn left onto Devonshire Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Devonshire Road
7
Continue on Downyflake Lane
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Downyflake Lane
8
Turn left onto Lehigh Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Lehigh Street
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 78 West, PA 309 North: Harrisburg, Tamaqua
10
Merge onto I 78; PA 309
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 78; PA 309
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 54A
Toward US 222 South: Hamilton Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on US 222
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Trexlertown Bypass
14
Continue on US 222
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
15
Enter roundabout onto US 222
129 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
16
Continue on US 222
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
17
Continue on US 222
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Enter roundabout onto US 222
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
20
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
21
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
22
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
23
Enter roundabout onto US 222
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allentown Pike
24
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Allentown Pike
25
Enter roundabout onto US 222
127 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
26
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 222
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Kutztown Road
28
Continue on US 222
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
29
Continue on US 222 BUS
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
30
Continue on US 222 BUS
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 5th Street
32
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
33
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
34
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
35
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Fountain Hill, PA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Fountain Hill, 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
$6.68 one way
$13.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Saturday
Local time
12:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
E 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
56°F
Kutztown, PA
20 mi in
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
14 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 3m 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 Fountain Hill, PA to Reading, PA covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Allentown Pike, US 222, Kutztown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Fountain Hill, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.68 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 40.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 1 miles (Broadway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Fountain Hill, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Tamaqua along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include 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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