The drive from Reading, PA to Bangor, PA covers 61.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lehigh Valley Thruway, US 222, Allentown Pike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.9 miles on Lehigh Valley Thruway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.7 miles from Reading, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
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Bangor is a city in Northampton County in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is 74 miles (119 km) west of New York City and 87 miles (140 km) north of Philadelphia.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 61.3 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.
Lehigh Valley Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 222 BUS / North 5th Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (US 222 BUS / North 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (Schantz Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.2 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Turn right onto US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
22.7 mi into trip|~34m in|Schantz Road
Enter roundabout onto Schantz Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
9
28.2 mi into trip|~43m in|US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
6
46.1 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
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51.8 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward PA 191: Stockertown, Bangor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 191: Stockertown, Bangor
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 Bangor, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lvi Airport along the way.
Lvi Airport
28.2 mi in|~43m|via US 22
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Lehigh Valley Thruway
17.9 mi
24m
US 222
8.7 mi
11m
Allentown Pike
6 mi
10m
PA-33
5.2 mi
6m
North 5th Street
5 mi
8m
Bangor Road
4.8 mi
8m
Schantz Road
3.6 mi
6m
Kutztown Road
2.9 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Lehigh Valley Thruway
— 17.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Bangor, PA.
1
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
279 ft·8 sec·Penn Street
2
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
5.0 mi·8 min·North 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.5 mi·3 min·Allentown Pike
4
Merge onto US 222
0.2 mi·22 sec·Kutztown Road
5
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi·2 min·Allentown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Enter roundabout onto US 222
160 ft·6 sec·Allentown Pike
7
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi·47 sec·Allentown Pike
8
Enter roundabout onto US 222
123 ft·5 sec·Allentown Pike
9
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi·2 min·Allentown Pike
10
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi·1 min·Kutztown Road
11
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi·40 sec·Allentown Pike
12
Enter roundabout onto US 222
138 ft·1 sec·Kutztown Road
13
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi·2 min·Kutztown Road
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi·11 min·US 222
15
Enter roundabout onto Schantz Road
266 ft·3 sec·Schantz Road
16
Continue on Schantz Road
3.5 mi·6 min·Schantz Road
17
Turn left onto PA 100
0.4 mi·45 sec·PA 100
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
18
Continue on PA 100
170 ft·3 sec·PA 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
20
Merge onto I 78; US 22
1.2 mi·1 min·William Penn Highway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
18 mi·24 min·Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI AirportUse the slight right lane.
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward PA 33 North: StroudsburgUse the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto PA 33
5.2 mi·6 min·PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward PA 191: Stockertown, BangorUse the slight right lane.
25
Turn right onto PA 191
0.1 mi·19 sec·Industrial Boulevard
26
Turn left onto PA 191
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
27
Continue on PA 191
0.1 mi·15 sec·Sullivan Trail
28
Turn right onto PA 191
4.8 mi·8 min·Bangor Road
29
Continue on PA 191
2.9 mi·5 min·Washington Boulevard
30
Continue on PA 191
0.6 mi·1 min·South 1st Street
31
Arrive at destination
PA 191
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.7 miles from Reading, PA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.7 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bangor, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Reading, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Reading, PA
This is one driving day of about 61.3 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Reading, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lehigh Valley Thruway for about 17.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.7 mi from Reading, PA
· 47m into the drive
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bangor, PA
The final approach into Bangor, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
23 mi from route
~56 min detour
$10
near mile 61.3
Park Closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026
Park Closure: Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 4.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.16 one way
$20.33 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$11.13
$22.26
premium
$4.93
$11.89
$23.78
diesel
$5.61
$13.53
$27.07
Estimated Tolls: $1.25
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(17.9 mi)$1.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 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
18.4
0
$6.44
$2.94
Efficient EV
15.3
0
$5.36
$2.45
EV Truck/SUV
24.5
0
$8.58
$3.92
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Reading, PA
Morning
in Reading on Saturday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bangor, PA
Morning
in Bangor on Saturday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
14 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
1h 33m 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 Bangor, PA covers 61.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lehigh Valley Thruway, US 222, Allentown Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.7 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 $10.16 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 61.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (US 222 BUS / North 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (Schantz Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 28.2 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Reading, PA to Bangor, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lvi Airport along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area 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.
