Origin
Reading, PA
Late night in Reading on Saturday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Atglen, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atglen, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Reading, PA to Atglen, PA covers 34 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Morgantown Expressway, Compass Road, Octorara Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on Morgantown Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Reading, PA to Atglen, PA covers 34 miles and takes about 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Morgantown Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 34 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (Morgantown Expressway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 176 South: Morgantown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 176 South: Morgantown
8
13.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Morgantown Expressway
Take the exit onto Morgantown Expressway toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook
8
14.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, Lancaster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, La...
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
PA 10 / Twin County Road
Turn left onto PA 10 / Twin County Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Reading, PA to Atglen, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.
Lancaster
14.6 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Morgantown Expressway | 11 mi | 13m |
| Compass Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Octorara Trail | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Twin County Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Lower Valley Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Shore Bypass | 2 mi | 2m |
| West 1st Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North Church Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Morgantown Expressway
— 11 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Atglen, PA.
1
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Penn Street
2
Turn left onto South 4th Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South 4th Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 BUS
273 ft
·
4 sec
·
South 4th Street
4
Continue on US 222 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bingaman Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
6
Merge onto US 422
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Bypass
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 176 South: Morgantown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 176
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto Morgantown Expressway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
Exit 2
Toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
147 ft
·
5 sec
Toward PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, Lancaster
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto PA 10; PA 23
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto PA 10
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Twin County Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on PA 10
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Conestoga Avenue
14
Continue on PA 10
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Pequea Avenue
15
Continue on PA 10
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Compass Road
16
Turn left onto PA 10; PA 340
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Kings Highway
17
Continue on PA 10
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Octorara Trail
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on PA 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
19
Turn right onto PA 372
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West 1st Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on PA 372
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Limestone Road
21
Turn right onto PA 372
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Lower Valley Road
22
Turn right onto PA 372
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
23
Turn left onto PA 372
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Upper Valley Road
24
Arrive at destination
PA 372
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Reading, PA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atglen, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Atglen, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.64 one way
$11.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.59 | $13.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Atglen, PA
Late night in Atglen on Saturday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
10 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
55m 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 Reading, PA to Atglen, PA covers 34 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Morgantown Expressway, Compass Road, Octorara Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from Reading, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.64 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 is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 34 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (Morgantown Expressway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Reading, PA to Atglen, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park and 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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