Origin
Reading, PA
Morning in Reading on Saturday
Local time
6:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Avon, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon, PA
SHVETS production
Trip Overview
This 26.5-mile drive from Reading, PA to Avon, PA is a quick 46-minute trip that's perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Penn Avenue, Conrad Weiser Parkway, and East Lincoln Avenue, with only about 19% of the journey on highways. The entire route stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward local excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this short drive offers a budget-friendly option for a quick change of scenery. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, as this route is easily manageable in a few hours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 46-minute, 26.5-mile journey. While 19% of the route utilizes highways, the majority of your time will be spent on local thoroughfares. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 13.4 miles on Penn Avenue, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before the road begins to weave through communities. This route's character is defined by its frequent turns and transitions between different local road names, demanding your attention as you navigate.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Penn Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 13.4 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 26.3 miles in near North 11th Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Reading, PA to Avon, PA is easy. At 46m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.3 miles (North 11th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 26.4 miles (Old Cumberland Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
26.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
North 11th Avenue
Turn left onto North 11th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Old Cumberland Street
Turn left onto Old Cumberland Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Avenue | 13.4 mi | 25m |
| Conrad Weiser Parkway | 5 mi | 7m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| East Cumberland Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Penn Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Cumberland Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 11th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn Avenue
— 13.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Avon, PA.
1
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Penn Street
2
Continue on US 422 Business Alternate
13 mi
·
25 min
·
Penn Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Continue on US 422
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Conrad Weiser Parkway
4
Continue on US 422
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 422
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Cumberland Street
6
Turn left onto North 11th Avenue
247 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 11th Avenue
7
Turn left onto Old Cumberland Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Cumberland Street
8
Arrive at destination
Old Cumberland Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Avon, PA
Morning in Avon on Saturday
Local time
6:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
19 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
46m 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 Avon, PA covers 26.5 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penn Avenue, Conrad Weiser Parkway, East Lincoln Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 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 $4.39 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 Reading, PA to Avon, PA is easy. At 46m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.3 miles (North 11th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 26.4 miles (Old Cumberland Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Reading, PA to Avon, 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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