Origin
Reading, PA
Afternoon in Reading on Saturday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Freemansburg, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
42.9 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freemansburg, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Reading, PA to Freemansburg, PA covers 42.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 222, Allentown Pike, Trexlertown Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| Trexlertown Bypass | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| North 5th Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| Hamilton Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Broad Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Kutztown Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 8.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Freemansburg, PA.
1
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
279 ft
·
8 sec
·
Penn Street
2
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
4
Merge onto US 222
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kutztown Road
5
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Enter roundabout onto US 222
160 ft
·
6 sec
·
Allentown Pike
7
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
8
Enter roundabout onto US 222
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
9
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
10
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
11
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Allentown Pike
12
Enter roundabout onto US 222
138 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kutztown Road
13
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 222
15
Enter roundabout onto US 222
159 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
16
Continue on US 222
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Boulevard
17
Turn straight onto US 222
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
Toward US 222 North, PA 100 North: Fogelsville, Allentown
18
Continue on PA 222
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Hamilton Boulevard
19
Continue on PA 222
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Street
20
Keep slight right at fork onto Hamilton Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Street
21
Continue on Hamilton Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Hamilton Street
22
Continue on Hanover Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Hanover Avenue
23
Continue on West Broad Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Broad Street
24
At end of road, turn left onto Stefko Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Stefko Boulevard
25
Turn right onto Pembroke Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pembroke Road
26
Turn right onto Garfield Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Garfield Street
27
Arrive at destination
Garfield Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 41.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Turn right onto US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 222 / Allentown Pike
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Allentown Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 222 / Allentown Pike
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Allentown Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
22.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
41.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Stefko Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Stefko Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.11 one way
$14.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Freemansburg, PA
Afternoon in Freemansburg on Saturday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
1 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 7m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
42.9 mi in 1h 7m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on US 222.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 222 BUS / North 5th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 42.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (US 222 BUS / North 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (US 222 / Allentown Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.3 miles (US 222 / Allentown Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Freemansburg, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Allentown along the way.
Allentown
25.2 mi in
|
~37m
|
via US 222
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on US 222. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 222 BUS / North 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (US 222 / Allentown Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.3 miles (US 222 / Allentown Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Freemansburg, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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