Origin
Reading, PA
Morning in Reading on Friday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Catasauqua, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Catasauqua, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Reading, PA to Catasauqua, PA covers 37.2 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 5th Street, Allentown Pike, Kutztown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 37.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 5th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Reading, PA to Catasauqua, PA is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Reading, PA to Catasauqua, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 5th Street | — | — |
| Allentown Pike | — | — |
| Kutztown Road | — | — |
| Schantz Road | — | — |
| I 78 East | — | — |
| William Penn Highway | — | — |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | — | — |
| PA 145 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Catasauqua, PA.
1
Start on Penn Street
279 ft
·
9 sec
·
Penn Street
2
Turn right onto North 5th Street
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street
3
Continue on Allentown Pike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
4
Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kutztown Road
5
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
Allentown Pike
7
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
9
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
10
Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
11
Continue on Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Allentown Pike
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Kutztown Road
13
Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
14
Keep slight left
8.7 mi
·
11 min
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Schantz Road
266 ft
·
4 sec
·
Schantz Road
16
Exit the roundabout onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Schantz Road
17
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
18
Continue straight
171 ft
·
3 sec
19
Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
20
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
William Penn Highway
21
Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
22
Take the exit slight right toward PA 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
PA 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street
23
Keep slight left to continue on PA 145 North: Whitehall
167 ft
·
8 sec
·
PA 145 North: Whitehall
24
Turn left onto MacArthur Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MacArthur Road
25
Turn right onto Mickley Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mickley Road
26
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
27
Turn left onto Pine Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
28
Turn right onto 2nd Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
2nd Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Reading, PA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Catasauqua, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Catasauqua, 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
$6.17 one way
$12.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Catasauqua, PA
Morning in Catasauqua on Friday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Kutztown, PA
19 mi in
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
4 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
58m 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 Catasauqua, PA covers 37.2 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 5th Street, Allentown Pike, Kutztown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 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 $6.17 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 Catasauqua, PA is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Reading, PA to Catasauqua, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Reading, PA to Catasauqua, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
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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