The drive from Reading, PA to Forest Hills, PA covers 56.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 222, US 30, Freysville Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.2 miles on US 222.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 56.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 56.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 222 and US 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.2 miles on US 222.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 27.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 222 and US 30. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28.7 miles in near US 222.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 28.7 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.4 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 47.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
28.7 mi into trip|~36m in|US 222
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 toward US 30 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 30 West
5
30.4 mi into trip|~39m in|US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30 West: York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 30 West: York
4
47.2 mi into trip|~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward Hallam
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Hallam
5
47.5 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
55 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|PA 24 / North Main Street
Turn left onto PA 24 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Reading, PA to Forest Hills, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Hallam along the way.
Hallam
47.2 mi in|~1h 2m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 222
27.2 mi
33m
US 30
16.8 mi
22m
Freysville Road
5.1 mi
9m
Penn Avenue
2.6 mi
4m
Frysville Road
1.7 mi
2m
North Main Street
1.6 mi
4m
Penn Street
0.4 mi
<1m
East Prospect Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 27.2 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Forest Hills, 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 right at fork onto US 222
1.7 mi·2 min·US 222
Toward US 30 West
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
17 mi·22 min·US 30
Toward US 30 West: York
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward Hallam
8
Keep slight left at fork
151 ft·9 sec
9
Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road
0.3 mi·31 sec·Kreutz Creek Road
10
Continue on Frysville Road
1.7 mi·2 min·Frysville Road
11
Continue on Freysville Road
5.1 mi·9 min·Freysville Road
12
Continue on East Prospect Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East Prospect Street
13
Turn left onto PA 24
1.6 mi·4 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Forest Hills Road
0.3 mi·49 sec·Forest Hills Road
15
Arrive at destination
Forest Hills Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.4 mi from Reading, PA
· 36m into the drive
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Forest Hills, PA
The final approach into Forest Hills, 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
$9.42 one way
$18.83 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$10.31
$20.63
premium
$4.93
$11.02
$22.03
diesel
$5.61
$12.54
$25.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17
0
$5.96
$2.73
Efficient EV
14.2
0
$4.97
$2.27
EV Truck/SUV
22.7
0
$7.95
$3.64
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Reading, PA
Late night
in Reading on Saturday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Forest Hills, PA
Late night
in Forest Hills on Saturday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Lancaster, PA
28 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
15 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 23m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Reading, PA to Forest Hills, PA covers 56.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, US 30, Freysville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.4 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 $9.42 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 56.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 28.7 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.4 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 47.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Reading, PA to Forest Hills, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Hallam along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
