Origin
Reading, PA
Afternoon in Reading on Thursday
Local time
12:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Enola, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
66.8 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enola, PA
Kai
Trip Overview
The drive from Reading, PA to Enola, PA covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Penn Avenue, I 76, Colonel Howard Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 66.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m 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 26m drive with frequent turns across 66.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 Enola, PA is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Enola, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Avenue | — | — |
| I 76 | — | — |
| Colonel Howard Boulevard | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | — | — |
| I 83 | — | — |
| Lemoyne | — | — |
| Lowther Street | — | — |
| South 3rd Street | — | — |
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 Enola, PA.
1
Start on Penn Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Penn Street
2
Continue on Penn Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Penn Avenue
3
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
4
Merge slight left
9.8 mi
·
12 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
6
Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
7
Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
9
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
44 mi
·
47 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg
11
Merge slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Lemoyne
210 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lemoyne
13
Continue on Lemoyne
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Lemoyne
14
Keep slight left to continue on Lemoyne
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lemoyne
15
Turn left onto Lowther Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lowther Street
16
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 3rd Street
17
Turn slight right
187 ft
·
7 sec
18
Turn straight onto Market Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Market Street
19
Turn slight left onto South Front Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Front Street
20
Continue on South Enola Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Enola Road
21
Turn slight left onto Enola Street
269 ft
·
5 sec
·
Enola Street
22
Continue on South Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South Street
23
Turn right onto South Enola Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Enola Drive
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.4 mi from Reading, PA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Enola, PA
The final approach into Enola, 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
$11.07 one way
$22.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.13 | $24.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.95 | $25.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Enola, PA
Afternoon in Enola on Thursday
Local time
12:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
10 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
1h 26m 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 Enola, PA covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penn Avenue, I 76, Colonel Howard Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.4 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 $11.07 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 Enola, PA is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Enola, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Reading, PA to Enola, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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