Origin
Hanover, PA
Late night in Hanover on Wednesday
Local time
1:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, PA to Reading, PA
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
75.8 mi
122 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
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6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, PA
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Trip Overview
This 75.8-mile drive from Hanover, PA to Reading, PA is a straightforward, single-day excursion, taking approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of around $13, it's an economical trip. The route primarily utilizes US 30 and US 222, making it a highway-focused journey through the heart of Pennsylvania. Given its manageable length and efficient travel time, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you to easily return home the same day. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region for the entire duration of your journey.
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
37.9 miles from Hanover, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 75.8-mile trip, with 78% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.6 miles on US 30, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, you'll also navigate sections of York Road, providing a slight variation. This route generally maintains a steady speed, making it efficient for covering ground. The character is more about direct travel than winding country lanes.
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.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and US 222. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.5 miles in near US 30.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 75.8 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 14.5 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles (PA 462 / East Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
14.5 mi into trip
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~30m in
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US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30 East: Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
6
20.3 mi into trip
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~40m in
Take the exit toward I 83 South: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 83 South: Baltimore
7
23 mi into trip
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~44m in
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PA 462 / East Market Street
Turn right onto PA 462 / East Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
70.2 mi into trip
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~1h 46m in
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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
75.6 mi into trip
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~1h 56m in
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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 Hanover, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shillington along the way.
Shillington
70.2 mi in
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~1h 46m
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via US 222 BUS
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 28.6 mi | 41m |
| US 222 | 23.7 mi | 29m |
| York Road | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| US 222 BUS | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Hanover Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| York Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| I 83 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 28.6 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on PA 116; PA 194
214 ft
·
6 sec
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Broadway
2
Turn right onto PA 116
2.4 mi
·
5 min
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York Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on PA 116
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
York Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on PA 116
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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South Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto PA 116
124 ft
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2 sec
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North Main Street
6
Continue on PA 116
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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North Main Street
7
Continue on PA 116
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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Hanover Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 30
1.1 mi
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2 min
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West Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 30
5.8 mi
·
10 min
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US 30
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 83 South: Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 83
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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I 83
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward PA 462 East
13
Turn right onto South Belmont Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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South Belmont Street
14
Turn right onto PA 462
0.1 mi
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15 sec
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East Market Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto North Hills Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hills Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto US 30
23 mi
·
31 min
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US 30
17
Take the exit onto US 222
20 mi
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23 min
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US 222
Toward US 222 North: Reading
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
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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
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South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Franklin Street
22
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
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24 sec
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South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
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4 sec
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Penn Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Trip Plan
Since this 75.8-mile drive is a quick 1 hour and 56 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will get you to Reading with plenty of daylight for any plans you might have. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $13, so you likely won't need many fuel stops. The longest stretch without a significant change is 28.6 miles on US 30, so plan a quick break before or after that if needed. Keep an eye out for transitions between US 30, US 222, and York Road to ensure you're staying on the most direct path.
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 37.9 miles from Hanover, PA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.6 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 75.8 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 1h 5m 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 38m
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 Hanover, 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 Hanover, PA
This is one driving day of about 75.8 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hanover, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 28.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.9 mi from Hanover, PA · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 75.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Hanover, 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
$12.57 one way
$25.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.76 | $27.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.70 | $29.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.74 | $33.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.96 | $3.64 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.61 | $4.85 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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 Wednesday
Local time
1:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
8 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
1h 56m 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 Hanover, PA to Reading, PA covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, US 222, York Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.9 miles from Hanover, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.57 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 is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 75.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.5 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles (PA 462 / East Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hanover, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shillington along the way.
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