Origin
Reading, PA
Evening in Reading on Friday
Local time
7:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to East Hanover, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Hanover, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Reading, PA to East Hanover, PA covers 43.7 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Penn Avenue, US 422 West, West Shore Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 43.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Penn Avenue 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 East Hanover, PA is easy. At 1h 1m 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 East Hanover, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Avenue | — | — |
| US 422 West | — | — |
| West Shore Bypass | — | — |
| PA 183 | — | — |
| Bernville Road | — | — |
| I 78 West | — | — |
| William Penn Highway | — | — |
| 78th Division Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Penn Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and East Hanover, PA.
1
Start on Penn Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Penn Street
2
Continue on Penn Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Penn Avenue
3
Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 West: Lebanon
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 422 West: Lebanon
4
Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Bypass
5
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
3 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown
7
Turn left onto Bernville Road
387 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bernville Road
8
Continue on Bernville Road
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Bernville Road
9
Continue on Bernville Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Bernville Road
10
Take the ramp left toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
11
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
William Penn Highway
12
Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 81 South: Harrisburg
14
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA 934: Annville, Fort Indiantown Gap
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
PA 934: Annville, Fort Indiantown Gap
16
Turn left onto Fisher Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fisher Avenue
17
Turn right onto Jonestown Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Jonestown Road
18
Turn left onto Crooked Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Crooked Road
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.8 mi from Reading, PA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Hanover, PA
The final approach into East Hanover, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.24 one way
$14.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.93 | $15.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.48 | $16.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
East Hanover, PA
Evening in East Hanover on Friday
Local time
7:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
1h 1m 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 East Hanover, PA covers 43.7 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penn Avenue, US 422 West, West Shore Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 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 $7.24 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 East Hanover, PA is easy. At 1h 1m 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 East Hanover, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Reading, PA to East Hanover, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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