Origin
Marshallton, PA
Morning in Marshallton on Saturday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marshallton, 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 22m
Distance
59.2 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marshallton, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Marshallton, PA to Reading, PA is 59.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via Center Avenue and Pottsville Pike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel for most of the journey, rather than a high-speed interstate experience. With a relatively short travel time and minimal fuel cost, this route is a straightforward option for a single-day trip between these two locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m 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 by frequent turns and local road driving, with only a 9% share of highway time. You'll experience a "turn-heavy local drive" profile for the majority of your trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles on Center Avenue, giving you a sense of consistent local travel before transitioning. Be prepared for a more intimate driving experience as you navigate through communities rather than on open highways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Center Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Tioga Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 59.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (Tioga Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Hakes Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Feeney Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Tioga Street
At end of road, turn left onto Tioga Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hakes Street
Turn right onto Hakes Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Feeney Street
Turn right onto Feeney Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
PA 54; PA 901 / Locust Gap Highway
At end of road, turn right onto PA 54; PA 901 / Locust Gap Highway
Navigation decision point
6
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Pottsville Pike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Sunbury Road | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| PA 901 | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Centre Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Gordon Nagle Trail | 4 mi | 6m |
| Locust Gap Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Centre Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Center Avenue
— 10.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshallton, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Sherman Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Sherman Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Tioga Street
301 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tioga Street
3
Turn right onto Hakes Street
497 ft
·
22 sec
·
Hakes Street
4
Turn right onto Feeney Street
295 ft
·
15 sec
·
Feeney Street
5
Turn right onto PA 61
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
PA 61
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
7
Turn right onto PA 901
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
PA 901
8
At end of road, turn right onto PA 54; PA 901
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Locust Gap Highway
9
Continue on PA 901
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
10
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
11
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
12
Continue on PA 901
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
13
Turn right onto PA 901
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
14
Turn right onto PA 901
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
15
Continue on PA 901
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
16
Turn left onto PA 183
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
17
Turn right onto PA 61
493 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
18
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
20
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
21
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on PA 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
28
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Franklin Street
29
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
30
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
31
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.6 mi from Marshallton, PA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Marshallton, 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
$9.52 one way
$19.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| premium | $4.95 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $13.94 | $27.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Reading on Saturday
Local time
6:25 AM
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
12 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
1h 22m 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 Marshallton, PA to Reading, PA covers 59.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Center Avenue, Pottsville Pike, Sunbury Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.6 miles from Marshallton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.52 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 59.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (Tioga Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Hakes Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Feeney Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Marshallton, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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