This 33.4-mile drive from Reading, PA to Fredericksburg, PA is a manageable 49-minute journey, perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate Bernville Road and William Penn Highway, with a brief stint on US 222, making it a local-feeling drive. With a fuel cost estimated at $6, this route is quite budget-friendly. The entire trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania, offering a consistent experience. Given its short distance and duration, it's an easy excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this trip, with only 14% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.6 miles on Bernville Road. This suggests a more engaging driving experience with frequent changes in direction rather than a monotonous highway cruise. As you progress, the roads will likely shift from more urban or suburban connectors to more rural or town-centered segments, requiring your attention to navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bernville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 33.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (US 422 / West Shore Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip|~0m in
Take the ramp toward US 422 West: Lebanon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 422 West: Lebanon
5
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|US 422 / West Shore Bypass
Merge onto US 422 / West Shore Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.2 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the exit toward PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown
8
30.7 mi into trip|~44m in|US 22
Take the exit onto US 22 toward US 22 West: Lebanon, Fredericksburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward US 22 West: Lebanon, Fredericksburg
8
31.1 mi into trip|~45m in|US 22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 toward US 22 West: Fredericksburg, Lebanon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 22 West: Fredericksburg, Lebanon
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Reading, PA and Fredericksburg, PA, road signs point toward Strausstown and Lebanon.
Strausstown
5.2 mi in|~7m
Lebanon
31.1 mi in|~45m|via US 22
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Bernville Road
14.6 mi
23m
William Penn Highway
10.3 mi
11m
US 222
2.4 mi
3m
US 22
2.2 mi
3m
West Shore Bypass
2 mi
2m
East Main Street
0.4 mi
1m
Penn Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Penn Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Bernville Road
— 14.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Fredericksburg, PA.
1
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
0.4 mi·40 sec·Penn Street
2
Continue on US 422 Business Alternate
0.2 mi·19 sec·Penn Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 422 West: LebanonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 422
2.0 mi·2 min·West Shore Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 222
2.4 mi·3 min·US 222
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward PA 183: Bernville Road, StrausstownUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto PA 183
387 ft·12 sec·Bernville Road
8
Continue on PA 183
10 mi·16 min·Bernville Road
9
Continue on PA 183
4.1 mi·7 min·Bernville Road
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
11
Merge onto I 78; US 22
10 mi·11 min·William Penn Highway
12
Continue on I 78; US 22
0.2 mi·14 sec·78th Division Highway
13
Take the exit onto US 22
0.4 mi·54 sec·US 22
Exit 8Toward US 22 West: Lebanon, FredericksburgUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
1.8 mi·2 min·US 22
Toward US 22 West: Fredericksburg, LebanonUse the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn slight right
390 ft·15 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.7 mi from Reading, PA
· 26m into the drive
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fredericksburg, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fredericksburg, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.54 one way
$11.07 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$6.06
$12.13
premium
$4.93
$6.48
$12.95
diesel
$5.61
$7.37
$14.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10
0
$3.51
$1.60
Efficient EV
8.4
0
$2.92
$1.34
EV Truck/SUV
13.4
0
$4.68
$2.14
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Reading, PA
Morning
in Reading on Friday
Local time
10:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 5 to 15 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:20PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:07PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Fredericksburg, PA
Morning
in Fredericksburg on Friday
Local time
10:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
20 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
49m 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 Fredericksburg, PA covers 33.4 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bernville Road, William Penn Highway, US 222. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.7 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 $5.54 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 is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 33.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (US 422 / West Shore Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Reading, PA and Fredericksburg, PA, road signs point toward Strausstown and Lebanon.
