Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cornwall, PA
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The drive from Reading, PA to Cornwall, PA covers 33.5 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 222, East 28th Division Highway, North Reading Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 33.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near US 222.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (US 222): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.4 miles (Boyd Street): 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 toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Boyd Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Boyd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Reading, PA and Cornwall, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Denver.
Patp
Denver
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| East 28th Division Highway | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| North Reading Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Penn Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Boyd Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Twenty-Eighth Division Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Colonel Howard Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Cornwall, PA.
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
Continue on US 422 Business Alternate
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 222
Take the exit
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
Turn left onto PA 272
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto US 322
Continue on US 322
Continue on US 322
Turn right onto Boyd Street
At end of road, turn right onto Boyd Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.7 mi from Reading, PA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cornwall, 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.
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.08 | $12.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Reading on Friday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Cornwall on Friday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
62°F
Akron, PA
17 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.
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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