Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cementon, PA
Haneul Trac
This 40.2-mile drive from Reading, PA, to Cementon, PA, is a straightforward 1-hour and 3-minute journey, perfect for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate on US 222 and the Lehigh Valley Thruway. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, this route is quite economical. It's a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a long, straight cruise. Given its short distance and manageable duration, planning for overnight stays isn't necessary, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this 40.2-mile route. While 23% of the journey involves highway driving, the majority of your time will be spent on roads requiring more active navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.7 miles on US 222, so be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a dynamic drive that will keep you engaged as you transition through various local road conditions.
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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.2 miles you will encounter 16 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto Schantz Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
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
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 145 North: Whitehall
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Reading, PA to Cementon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lvi Airport along the way.
Lvi Airport
| 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 |
| MacArthur Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Schantz Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Kutztown Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| William Penn Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Cementon, PA.
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
Continue on US 222 BUS
Merge onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Enter roundabout onto Schantz Road
Continue on Schantz Road
Turn left onto PA 100
Continue on PA 100
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 78; US 22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto PA 145
Turn right onto Fornaciari Drive
Turn right onto PA 329
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Reading, PA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cementon, 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.
Regular Gas
$6.66 one way
$13.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.45
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
2:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Cementon on Friday
Local time
2:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
56°F
Kutztown, PA
20 mi in
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.
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