Origin
Northampton, PA
Morning in Northampton on Saturday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northampton, 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 11m
Distance
44.6 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northampton, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Northampton, PA to Reading, PA covers 44.6 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, 4th Street, Cypress Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 44.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m 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 11m drive with frequent turns across 44.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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 Northampton, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Northampton, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| 4th Street | — | — |
| Cypress Street | — | — |
| Eugene Street | — | — |
| 2nd Street | — | — |
| Pine Street | — | — |
| Mickley Road | — | — |
| MacArthur Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northampton, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto 4th Street
509 ft
·
12 sec
·
4th Street
4
Turn right onto Cypress Street
433 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cypress Street
5
Continue on Eugene Street
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
Eugene Street
6
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
7
Turn right onto Pine Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
8
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on Mickley Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mickley Road
10
Turn left onto MacArthur Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MacArthur Road
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 22 West: Harrisburg
12
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
13
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
William Penn Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
PA 100 South: Trexlertown
15
Turn straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
16
Turn right onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Schantz Road
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard
23 ft
·
Hamilton Boulevard
18
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
19
Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
20
Keep slight left
5.9 mi
·
7 min
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
22
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
23
Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
24
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allentown Pike
26
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Allentown Pike
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
28
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
29
Continue on Kutztown Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Kutztown Road
30
Continue on Allentown Pike
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Allentown Pike
31
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
32
Continue on North 5th Street Highway
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
33
Continue on South 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 5th Street
34
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Franklin Street
35
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South 6th Street
36
Turn left onto Penn Street
279 ft
·
5 sec
·
Penn Street
37
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.3 mi from Northampton, PA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Northampton, 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
$7.39 one way
$14.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Kutztown, PA
22 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
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 11m 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 Northampton, PA to Reading, PA covers 44.6 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, 4th Street, Cypress Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.3 miles from Northampton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.39 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.
The drive from Northampton, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Northampton, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Northampton, 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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