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Trip from Glassport, PA to Reading, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 50m

Distance

248.7 mi

400 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 37m ★
6 AM
4h 50m
8 AM
5h 17m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 57m
3 PM
5h 1m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 42m

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

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Downtown Glassport, PA, PA

Glassport, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Glassport, PA to Reading, PA covers 248.7 miles and takes about 4h 50m 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, Lincoln Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 219.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.23 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

124.4 miles from Glassport, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 219.9 mi 4h
US 222 7.4 mi 9m
Lincoln Way 6.2 mi 11m
US 222 BUS 4.9 mi 8m
Lincoln Highway 3.3 mi 6m
Monongahela Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Lysle Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
5th Avenue 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 219.9 mi, about 4h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Monongahela Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Monongahela Avenue
2

Continue on Yellow Belt

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
3

Continue on Yellow Belt

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Jerome Street Bridge
4

Continue on Yellow Belt

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on PA 148; Yellow Belt

1.0 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn right onto Lincoln Way

5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on Lincoln Way

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Lincoln Way
8

Turn slight right onto US 30

3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward PATP, I 76
10

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · this road
Toward PATP, I 76
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 76; PATP

220 mi · 4 hr · 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

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 124.4 miles from Glassport, PA, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.9 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 55 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 124.4 miles or 2h 27m 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 54m

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 Glassport, 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 Glassport, PA

This is one driving day of about 248.7 miles and 4h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Glassport, 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 219.9 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

124 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

Johnstown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.4 miles from Glassport, 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 219.9 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.

Top Restaurant

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14126536779

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14126536779

Visit website

Denny's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14123878406

Visit website

Rockwell's Red Lion Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Elizabeth, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14123843909

Visit website

Carriage Inn Restaurant and Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Elizabeth, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14127511044

Visit website

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.8

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17243824335

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 35.5

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

Visit website

Cenacolo Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately mile 17.8

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8 pm

+17245155983

Visit website

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 177.7

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 17.8

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 17.8

Adamsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 17.8

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 53.3

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 17.8

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 17.8

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 35.5

Jones Mills, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 53.3

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Gibraltar Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 248.7

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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 14.4 and 248.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
14.4 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
7
234.6 mi into trip | ~4h 27m 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
235.5 mi into trip | ~4h 29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 222 North: Reading

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 222 North: Reading
7
243.1 mi into trip | ~4h 39m 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
248.6 mi into trip | ~4h 49m in | South 6th Street

Turn left onto South 6th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.23 one way

$82.46 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $45.16 $90.32
premium $4.93 $48.23 $96.46
diesel $5.61 $54.91 $109.82

Estimated Tolls: $28.58

Pennsylvania Turnpike (219.9 mi) $28.58

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

$41

Tolls

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$95–$120

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 87 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 74.6 0 $26.11 $11.94
Efficient EV 62.2 0 $21.76 $9.95
EV Truck/SUV 99.5 1 $34.82 $15.92

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Glassport, PA

Afternoon in Glassport on Saturday

Local time

4:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Reading, PA

Afternoon in Reading on Saturday

Local time

4:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

124 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

14 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

4h 50m 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...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 171.5
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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 68.6
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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 214.4
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...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 85.8
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...

25 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 34.3
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

248.7 mi in 4h 50m, mostly highway — 219.9 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 219.9 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 14.4 miles in.

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 14 significant decision points across 248.7 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 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 234.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 235.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Glassport, PA and Reading, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Ephrata.

Patp

14 mi in | ~25m

Ephrata

234.6 mi in | ~4h 27m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 50m. Total distance: 248.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 219.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $28.58 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 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 234.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 235.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial and Appalachian National Scenic Trail (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Reading, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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