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Trip from Germany, 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

4h 24m

Distance

210.7 mi

339 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 11m ★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 16m

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

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Downtown Germany, PA, PA

Germany, PA

Paul Scheelen

Trip Overview

The drive from Germany, PA to Reading, PA covers 210.7 miles and takes about 4h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Quaker Valley Road, Clear Shade Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 141.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

105.4 miles from Germany, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 141.3 mi 2h 33m
Quaker Valley Road 14.2 mi 20m
Clear Shade Drive 10.5 mi 14m
Cramer Pike 7.9 mi 13m
US 222 7.4 mi 9m
US 222 BUS 4.9 mi 8m
William Penn Highway 4.9 mi 6m
Scalp Avenue 3.8 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 141.3 mi, about 2h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 259

2.0 mi · 3 min · PA 259
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
3

Turn right onto US 22

4.9 mi · 6 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
5

Turn right onto PA 403

7.9 mi · 13 min · Cramer Pike
6

Continue on PA 403

1.2 mi · 2 min · Cooper Avenue
7

Turn left onto Iron Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Iron Street
8

Turn right onto 4th Avenue

0.3 mi · 43 sec · 4th Avenue
9

At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Broad Street
10

Continue on PA 56; PA 403

0.7 mi · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
11

Continue on PA 56; PA 403

2.1 mi · 3 min · Johns Street
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
13

At end of road, turn left onto Bedford Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street
14

Continue on Scalp Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue
15

Enter roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

145 ft · 2 sec · Scalp Avenue
16

Continue on Scalp Avenue

3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue
17

Continue on PA 56

11 mi · 14 min · Clear Shade Drive
18

Continue on PA 56

14 mi · 20 min · Quaker Valley Road
19

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
20

Merge onto I 99; US 220

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 99; US 220
21

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
22

Keep slight right at fork

284 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
23

Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Business 220
24

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
25

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
26

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

141 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
27

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata Use the slight right lane.
28

Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
29

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
30

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 222 North: Reading
31

Merge onto US 222

3.3 mi · 3 min · US 222
32

Continue on US 222

4.1 mi · 5 min · US 222
33

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.
34

Turn left onto US 222 BUS

0.4 mi · 47 sec · South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
35

Turn right onto US 422 Business

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Franklin Street
36

Turn left onto South 6th Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
37

Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate

278 ft · 4 sec · Penn Street
38

Arrive at destination

US 422 Business Alternate

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.4 miles from Germany, PA, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141.3 miles.

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 46 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.4 miles or 2h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 35m

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 Germany, 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 Germany, PA

This is one driving day of about 210.7 miles and 4h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Germany, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 141.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

105 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

Portage, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chambersburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.4 miles from Germany, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 141.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Gibraltar Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 210.7

Birdsboro, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 26

5 decision points cluster between mile 17.6 and 205.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
17.6 mi into trip | ~29m in | PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street

At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
54.9 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
7
196.6 mi into trip | ~4h 1m 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
197.5 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 222 North: Reading

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 222 North: Reading
7
205.1 mi into trip | ~4h 13m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.93 one way

$69.86 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $38.26 $76.52
premium $4.93 $40.86 $81.73
diesel $5.61 $46.52 $93.04

Estimated Tolls: $18.37

Pennsylvania Turnpike (141.3 mi) $18.37

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Tolls

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.2 0 $22.12 $10.11
Efficient EV 52.7 0 $18.44 $8.43
EV Truck/SUV 84.3 1 $29.50 $13.48

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Germany, PA

Afternoon in Germany on Saturday

Local time

1:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Reading, PA

Afternoon in Reading on Saturday

Local time

1:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Partly Cloudy

E 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

105 mi in

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

11 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

4h 24m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 138.1
View on nps.gov
Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 21.8
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 29.1
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 174.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

210.7 mi in 4h 24m, mostly highway — 141.3 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 141.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Quaker Valley Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.6 miles in near PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 210.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 17.6 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 54.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,970 ft 253 ft

Total Climb

1,679 ft

Total Descent

2,780 ft

Highest Point

1,970 ft

~30.1 mi in

Elevation Range

1,718 ft

Notable High Points

1,970 ft at ~30.1 miles +750 ft prominence
1,798 ft at ~75.3 miles +710 ft prominence

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Germany, PA and Reading, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Ephrata.

Pittsburgh

53.5 mi in | ~1h 24m

Harrisburg

53.5 mi in | ~1h 24m

Patp: Pittsburgh

54.7 mi in | ~1h 26m

Ephrata

196.6 mi in | ~4h 1m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 24m. Total distance: 210.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 141.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $18.37 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Reading, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 17.6 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 54.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Reading, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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