Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gilbertsville, PA
Jack Pace
The drive from Reading, PA to Gilbertsville, PA covers 18.4 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Boyertown Pike, Reading Avenue, Perkiomen Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.9 miles on Boyertown Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boyertown Pike | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| Reading Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Perkiomen Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Philadelphia Avenue | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Saint Lawrence Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Oley Turnpike Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Gilbertsville, PA.
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
Turn left onto US 422 Business
Turn right onto US 422 Business
Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road
Continue on Oley Turnpike Road
Turn right onto PA 562
Continue on PA 562
Continue on PA 562
Turn right onto PA 73
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 422 Business / Perkiomen Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto PA 73 / East Philadelphia Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Reading on Saturday
Local time
2:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Gilbertsville on Saturday
Local time
2:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
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.
18.4 mi in 34m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 222 BUS / South 5th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 222 BUS / South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 422 Business / Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 422 Business / Perkiomen Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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