Origin
Reading, PA
Afternoon in Reading on Friday
Local time
3:09 PM
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
7/10
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 US 222, Lehigh Valley Thruway, Allentown Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on US 222. 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
US 222 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 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 Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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...
7
34.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward PA 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street
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 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street
8
34.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 145 North: Whitehall
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward PA 145 North: Whitehall
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 Catasauqua, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| North 5th Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| Schantz Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Kutztown Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| William Penn Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Pine Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 8.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Catasauqua, 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
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Use the slight right lane.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward PA 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
166 ft
·
7 sec
Toward PA 145 North: Whitehall
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto PA 145
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MacArthur Road
Use the straight lane.
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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto 2nd Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
2nd Street
29
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Reading, PA · 28m 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 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.45
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(6.5 mi)
$0.45
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
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
Afternoon in Catasauqua on Friday
Local time
3:09 PM
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 US 222, Lehigh Valley Thruway, Allentown Pike. 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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 Catasauqua, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lvi Airport along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include 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.
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