Origin
Marshallton, PA
Late night in Marshallton on Saturday
Local time
4:58 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 27m
Distance
59.5 mi
96 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 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
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
The drive from Marshallton, PA to Reading, PA covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tioga Street, Hakes Street, Feeney Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 59.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 59.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Tioga Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Marshallton, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marshallton, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tioga Street | — | — |
| Hakes Street | — | — |
| Feeney Street | — | — |
| Locust Gap Highway | — | — |
| Fairgrounds Road | — | — |
| Sunbury Road | — | — |
| Sunbury Street | — | — |
| Pottsville Minersville Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Tioga Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshallton, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Sherman Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sherman Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Tioga Street
302 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tioga Street
3
Turn right onto Hakes Street
495 ft
·
23 sec
·
Hakes Street
4
Turn right onto Feeney Street
295 ft
·
16 sec
·
Feeney Street
5
Turn right
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
6
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
7
Turn right
4.6 mi
·
8 min
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Locust Gap Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Locust Gap Highway
9
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
10
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
11
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
12
Continue on Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
13
Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
14
Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
15
Continue on North Sillyman Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
16
Turn left onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
17
Turn right onto Route 61 South
492 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
18
Continue on Center Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
19
Continue on Centre Street
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
20
Continue on South 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
21
Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
22
Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
23
Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
24
Continue on North Centre Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
25
Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
26
Continue on Centre Avenue
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
27
Continue on North 4th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
28
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Franklin Street
29
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South 6th Street
30
Turn left onto Penn Street
279 ft
·
5 sec
·
Penn Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 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 29.7 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
$9.86 one way
$19.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.80 | $21.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
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
Late night in Reading on Saturday
Local time
4:58 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 27m 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 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tioga Street, Hakes Street, Feeney Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.7 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 $9.86 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.
The drive from Marshallton, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marshallton, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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