Origin
Hokendauqua, PA
Late night in Hokendauqua on Saturday
Local time
1:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hokendauqua, 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 1m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hokendauqua, PA
Acres of Film
Trip Overview
Hokendauqua to Reading is 38.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m via Lehigh Valley Thruway and Allentown Pike, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two communities. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and local road navigation, rather than an extended interstate cruise. It’s a practical choice for a quick trip, allowing ample time for activities at your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 38.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction. With only 17% of the drive on highways, much of your journey will be on local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 6.2 miles on the Lehigh Valley Thruway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and road conditions as you transition between different types of roadways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lehigh Valley Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 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 3.1 miles in.
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 38.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49A
Toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
6
20.2 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
38.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
38.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| US 222 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Kutztown Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| North 5th Street Highway | 5 mi | 8m |
| Schantz Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| MacArthur Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| William Penn Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Lehigh Valley Thruway
— 6.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hokendauqua, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on North 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto Lehigh Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto PA 145
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
MacArthur Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto US 22
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 78; US 22
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
William Penn Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 49A
Toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto PA 100
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Schantz Road
10
Enter roundabout onto US 222
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
11
Continue on US 222
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
12
Continue on US 222
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 222
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
15
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
16
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
17
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
18
Enter roundabout onto US 222
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allentown Pike
19
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Allentown Pike
20
Enter roundabout onto US 222
127 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
21
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 222
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Kutztown Road
23
Continue on US 222
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
24
Continue on US 222 BUS
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
25
Continue on US 222 BUS
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 5th Street
27
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
30
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Hokendauqua, PA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Hokendauqua, 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
$6.45 one way
$12.90 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.54 | $15.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.43
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(6.2 mi)
$0.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 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 | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
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
Late night in Reading on Saturday
Local time
1:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Kutztown, PA
19 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
4 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 1m 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 Hokendauqua, PA to Reading, PA covers 38.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lehigh Valley Thruway, Allentown Pike, US 222. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 miles from Hokendauqua, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.45 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 38.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hokendauqua, PA to Reading, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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