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Trip from Reading, PA to Beaver, PA

Drive Time

5h 27m

Distance

287.2 mi

462 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 14m ★
6 AM
5h 27m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 37m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Beaver, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Reading, PA to Beaver, PA covers 287.2 miles and takes about 5h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 222, Freedom Crider Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 258.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.52 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

143.6 miles from Reading, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 27m highway drive covering 287.2 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. The longest continuous stretch is about 258.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 258.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 287.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 273.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
13.1 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
6
13.7 mi into trip | ~20m in | Colonel Howard Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76, PATP
8
273.5 mi into trip | ~5h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

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 28 Toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendal...
7
273.7 mi into trip | ~5h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry
6
286.5 mi into trip | ~5h 25m in

Take the exit toward PA 68 West: Beaver

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PA 68 West: Beaver

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 258.7 mi 4h 41m
US 222 9.8 mi 12m
Freedom Crider Road 4.4 mi 6m
Ohio River Boulevard 3.2 mi 3m
Penn Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
Freedom Road 2.6 mi 4m
Crows Run Road 1.5 mi 2m
Colonel Howard Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 258.7 mi, about 4h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Beaver, PA.

1

Start on Penn Street

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Penn Street
2

Continue on Penn Avenue

2.6 mi · 4 min · Penn Avenue
3

Take the ramp slight left

0.3 mi · 35 sec
4

Merge slight left

9.8 mi · 12 min
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver

0.3 mi · 52 sec · I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
6

Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
7

Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
9

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

259 mi · 4 hr 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

0.2 mi · 26 sec · I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
11

Keep slight right to continue on US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry

0.2 mi · 34 sec · US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry
12

Turn slight left

148 ft · 6 sec
13

Turn left onto Perry Highway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Perry Highway
14

Turn left onto Freedom Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road
15

Continue on Freedom Crider Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road
16

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road

98 ft · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road
17

Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Freedom Crider Road
18

Turn straight onto Crows Run Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road
19

Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard

3.2 mi · 3 min · Ohio River Boulevard
20

Take the exit slight right toward PA 51 North, PA 68 West: Beaver, Chippewa

0.4 mi · 1 min · PA 51 North, PA 68 West: Beaver, Chippewa
21

Take the exit slight right toward PA 68 West: Beaver

0.2 mi · 31 sec · PA 68 West: Beaver
22

Continue on 3rd Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street
23

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 143.6 miles from Reading, PA, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 258.7 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 143.6 miles or 2h 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Reading, PA

This is one driving day of about 287.2 miles and 5h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Reading, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 258.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 143.6 mi from Reading, PA · 2h 43m into the drive

Downtown Jamestown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

144 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

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamestown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 143.6 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 258.7 miles.

Arriving in Beaver, PA

The final approach into Beaver, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Beaver, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 79.2
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 178.3
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 29.7
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 217.9
View on nps.gov
Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 158.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.52 one way

$95.05 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $52.00 $104.00
premium $4.92 $55.65 $111.31
diesel $5.64 $63.81 $127.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Dunkn' Middletown

Middletown, PA

NAYAX_ENERGY

12 DCFC

Giant - Tesla Supercharger

Harrisburg, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Reading, PA Rechargery Relay @ Wawa - N 11th St.

Reading, PA

IONNA

10 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Reading, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bowmansville Service Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Bowmansville, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Union Square Shopping Centre - Tesla Supercharger

Harrisburg, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tom Masano Ford

Shillington, PA

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Twin Pine Ford

Ephrata, PA

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Tesla: 4 Blink Network: 4 EVGATEWAY: 2 IONNA: 1 EV Connect: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 TURNONGREEN: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86.2 1 $30.16 $13.79
Efficient EV 71.8 0 $25.13 $11.49
EV Truck/SUV 114.9 1 $40.21 $18.38

Gas CO2

100 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Reading, PA

Late night in Reading on Monday

Local time

4:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beaver, PA

Late night in Beaver on Monday

Local time

4:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

23 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

5h 27m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Beaver, PA covers 287.2 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 222, Freedom Crider 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 143.6 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 $47.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 287.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 273.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Reading, PA to Beaver, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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