Origin
Maytown, PA
Afternoon in Maytown on Friday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maytown, PA to Ephrata, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ephrata, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Maytown, PA to Ephrata, PA covers 29 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, US 222, River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 29 miles, with most of the trip on US 30 and US 222. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.1 miles on US 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 12.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and US 222. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near PA 441 / River Road.
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 29 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.3 miles (PA 441 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 441 / River Road
Turn left onto PA 441 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Cedar Street
Turn right onto Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward US 30 East: Lancaster
Navigation decision point
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn right toward US 30 East: Lancaster
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
4
17.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 222
Take the exit onto US 222 toward US 222 North: Reading
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 222 North: Reading
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 12.1 mi | 16m |
| US 222 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| River Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South State Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South 7th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Chickies Hill Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Oregon Pike | 1 mi | 2m |
| South River Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 12.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maytown, PA and Ephrata, PA.
1
Start on PA 743
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
Center Square
2
Continue on PA 743
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South River Street
3
Continue on PA 743
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Maytown Road
4
Turn left onto PA 441
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on PA 441
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Chickies Hill Road
6
Continue on PA 441
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North 3rd Street
7
Turn right onto Cedar Street
477 ft
·
20 sec
·
Cedar Street
8
Take the ramp
261 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
9
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
10
Merge onto US 30
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US 30
11
Take the exit onto US 222
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 222
Toward US 222 North: Reading
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork
197 ft
·
4 sec
14
Turn slight right onto PA 772
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Newport Road
15
Turn right onto PA 272
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Oregon Pike
16
Continue on PA 272
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South 7th Street
17
Continue on PA 272
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
South State Street
18
Continue on South State Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Street
19
Turn left onto US 322
513 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
US 322
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.81 one way
$9.62 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.27 | $10.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Ephrata, PA
Afternoon in Ephrata on Friday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
2 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
44m 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 Maytown, PA to Ephrata, PA covers 29 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, US 222, River 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 14.5 miles from Maytown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.81 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 29 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.3 miles (PA 441 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Maytown, PA to Ephrata, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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