Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownstown, PA
Jack Pace
The drive from Reading, PA to Brownstown, PA covers 23.4 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 222, Penn Avenue, North State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 31m highway drive covering 23.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 222 and Penn Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.5 miles on US 222.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 222 and Penn Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near US 222.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Reading, PA to Brownstown, PA is easy. At 31m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (US 222): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 23.4 miles (School Lane Avenue): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto US 222
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto School Lane Avenue
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 19.5 mi | 23m |
| Penn Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North State Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Penn Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| School Lane Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Brownstown, PA.
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
Continue on US 422 Business Alternate
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 222
Take the exit
Turn left onto PA 772
Turn left onto School Lane Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Reading on Friday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Brownstown on Friday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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