Origin
Leola, PA
Night in Leola on Friday
Local time
11:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leola, 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
38m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leola, PA
Flo Zimmermann
Trip Overview
This straightforward 26.5-mile drive from Leola, PA to Reading, PA takes about 38 minutes, making it an easy day trip. With 82% highway, it's a quick connection primarily utilizing US 222. Budget around $4 for fuel, as this route is quite short. The journey stays within the Northeast region and Pennsylvania, offering a convenient link between these two locations. You won't need to break this up overnight; it's perfectly manageable in a single go.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this trip, with over four-fifths of the drive on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 16.8 miles on US 222, offering a chance to settle in. While primarily highway, the route also incorporates US 222 BUS and Glenbrook Road, which might offer slight variations in pace and environment. It's a functional drive designed for efficient travel between these two Pennsylvania towns.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 222 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 222 and US 222 BUS. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 23 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (PA 23 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles (US 222 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles (US 222 BUS / South 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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PA 23 / West Main Street
Turn left onto PA 23 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
20.9 mi into trip
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~28m 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...
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Turn left onto US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
26.4 mi into trip
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~37m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
26.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 422 Business Alternate / Penn Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate / Penn Street
Navigation decision point
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 Leola, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shillington along the way.
Shillington
20.9 mi in
|
~28m
|
via US 222 BUS
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 16.8 mi | 20m |
| US 222 BUS | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Glenbrook Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South State Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| School Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 6th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 16.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leola, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Ethel Avenue
64 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ethel Avenue
2
Turn left onto PA 23
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto School Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
School Drive
4
Turn right onto PA 772
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Glenbrook Road
5
Continue on PA 772
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
7
Merge onto US 222
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 222
8
Continue on US 222
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 222
9
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.
10
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
12
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Night in Reading on Friday
Local time
11:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
38m 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 Leola, PA to Reading, PA covers 26.5 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, US 222 BUS, Glenbrook 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 13.3 miles from Leola, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.39 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 26.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (PA 23 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles (US 222 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles (US 222 BUS / South 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Leola, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shillington along the way.
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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