Origin
Reading, PA
Late night in Reading on Friday
Local time
2:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Fairmount, PA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairmount, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Reading, PA to Fairmount, PA covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 222, Beaver Valley Pike, Lampeter Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Reading, PA to Fairmount, PA covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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.
US 222 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.4 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 3.3 miles in near US 222.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 3.3 miles (US 222): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 28.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 222
Merge onto US 222
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
28.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 30 East: Philadelphia
4
31.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Greenfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Greenfield Road
5
31.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
32.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
PA 340 / Old Philadelphia Pike
Turn right onto PA 340 / Old Philadelphia Pike
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 25.4 mi | 30m |
| Beaver Valley Pike | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Lampeter Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Robert Fulton Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Penn Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| US 30 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Little Britain Road North | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West 4th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 25.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Fairmount, PA.
1
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Penn Street
2
Continue on US 422 Business Alternate
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Penn Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
4
Merge onto US 222
25 mi
·
30 min
·
US 222
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 30 East: Philadelphia
6
Merge onto US 30
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 30
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Greenfield Road
8
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft
·
11 sec
9
Turn left onto Greenfield Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenfield Road
10
Turn right onto PA 340
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Philadelphia Pike
11
Turn slight right onto PA 462
320 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lincoln Highway East
12
Turn left onto Lampeter Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Lampeter Road
13
Continue on Penn Grant Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Penn Grant Road
14
Turn left onto US 222
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaver Valley Pike
15
Continue on US 222
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
16
Turn right onto US 222
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Church Street
17
Continue on US 222
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Robert Fulton Highway
18
Turn slight left onto Little Britain Road North
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Little Britain Road North
19
Turn slight left onto Fairmount Road
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fairmount Road
20
Arrive at destination
Fairmount Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.3 mi from Reading, PA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fairmount, PA
The final approach into Fairmount, 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
$8.74 one way
$17.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Fairmount, PA
Late night in Fairmount on Friday
Local time
2:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Lancaster, PA
26 mi in
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
9 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 15m 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 Fairmount, PA covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, Beaver Valley Pike, Lampeter Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.3 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 $8.74 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (US 222): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 28.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Reading, PA to Fairmount, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail and First State National Historical Park.
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