Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
56.8 mi
91 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest Hills, PA
Vladimir Srajber
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 mostly highway. 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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Forest Hills, PA.
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
Continue on US 422 Business Alternate
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 222
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road
Continue on Frysville Road
Continue on Freysville Road
Continue on East Prospect Street
Turn left onto PA 24
Turn right onto Forest Hills Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 28.7 and 55 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 toward US 30 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30 West: York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward Hallam
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto PA 24 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.42 one way
$18.83 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Reading on Saturday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Forest Hills on Saturday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
46°F
Lancaster, PA
28 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.
56.8 mi in 1h 23m, mostly highway — 27.2 mi of that is on US 222.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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