Origin
Reading, PA
Night in Reading on Sunday
Local time
9:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Coatesville, PA
Drive Time
48m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coatesville, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
Traveling between Reading and Coatesville is a straightforward 30.9-mile journey that typically takes about 48 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Morgantown Expressway, North Manor Road, and South Manor Road to connect these two Pennsylvania locations. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is an economical drive that keeps your travel budget low. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, the trip is efficient and simple to navigate within the Northeast region. It is an ideal option if you need a quick, reliable connection between these two points without the complexity of a long-distance road trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.5 miles from Reading, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from faster, more direct highway segments to local roadways. About 34% of your total trip is spent on highways, providing a balanced pace throughout the 48-minute duration. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during a 10.5-mile run on the Morgantown Expressway, which offers a brief period of steady cruising. Once you exit the expressway, the character of the road shifts as you navigate North and South Manor Roads. This combination ensures you aren't stuck in a monotonous interstate grind, though you should stay alert as the road surface and traffic patterns change through the final miles.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Morgantown Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 30.9 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 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 176 South: Morgantown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 176 South: Morgantown
8
14.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward PA 10: Beckersville, Morgantown
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 1
Toward PA 10: Beckersville, Morgantown
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
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PA 10 / Morgantown Road
Turn left onto PA 10 / Morgantown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
15.6 mi into trip
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~21m in
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PA 23 / Main Street
Turn left onto PA 23 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Reading, PA to Coatesville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Morgantown along the way.
Morgantown
14.1 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Morgantown Expressway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| North Manor Road | 9.1 mi | 16m |
| South Manor Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| West Shore Bypass | 2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North 1st Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Conestoga Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South 4th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Morgantown Expressway
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Coatesville, PA.
1
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Penn Street
2
Turn left onto South 4th Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South 4th Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 BUS
273 ft
·
4 sec
·
South 4th Street
4
Continue on US 222 Business
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bingaman Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
6
Merge onto US 422
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Bypass
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 176 South: Morgantown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 176
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1
Toward PA 10: Beckersville, Morgantown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 10
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Morgantown Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Quarry Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Quarry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Morgan Way
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Morgan Way
13
Turn left onto PA 23
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto PA 401
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Conestoga Road
15
Turn right onto PA 82
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Manor Road
16
Continue on PA 82
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
North Manor Road
17
Enter roundabout onto PA 82
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Manor Road
18
Continue on PA 82
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Manor Road
19
Continue on PA 82
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
PA 82
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 30.9-mile jaunt, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire trip in under an hour, meaning you don't need to worry about scheduling multiple rest breaks or meal stops. Given the $5 fuel estimate, filling up before you leave Reading will likely be enough to get you to your destination comfortably. Keep a close eye on your navigation when transitioning off the Morgantown Expressway onto the local Manor roads, as these turns are where you will spend the bulk of your drive. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, feel free to adjust your pace to suit your personal schedule.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.5 miles from Reading, PA, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.5 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 30.9 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.5 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coatesville, 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 30.9 miles and 48m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Morgantown Expressway for about 10.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.5 mi from Reading, PA · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coatesville, PA
The final approach into Coatesville, 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 Coatesville, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.23 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Coatesville, PA
Night in Coatesville on Sunday
Local time
9:42 PM
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
48m 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 Coatesville, PA covers 30.9 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Morgantown Expressway, North Manor Road, South Manor Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.5 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 $5.11 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 30.9 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 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Reading, PA to Coatesville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Morgantown along the way.
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