Origin
Reading, PA
Morning in Reading on Wednesday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Glenolden, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
57.5 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
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6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenolden, PA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 57.5 miles, this journey from Reading to Glenolden is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to budget roughly $10 for fuel, making this a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. The route keeps you entirely within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, transitioning from the Reading area toward the suburban landscape near Glenolden. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, this drive offers a practical connection between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
28.8 miles from Reading, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 57.5-mile path. You will spend about 56% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Morgantown Expressway, and Darby Paoli Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, where you can settle in for 20.7 miles of highway cruising. As you progress, the road shifts from the faster, more industrial pace of the turnpike to the more localized feel of the Darby Paoli Road. It is a functional route that balances higher-speed highway segments with the necessary transition to local roads as you approach your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 4th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
913 ft
93 ft
Total Climb
986 ft
Total Descent
1,145 ft
Highest Point
913 ft
~12.3 mi in
Elevation Range
819 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Reading, PA to Glenolden, PA is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Reading, PA to Glenolden, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bingaman Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 422 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Shore Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 176 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morgantown Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Glenolden, PA.
1
Start on Penn Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Penn Street
2
Turn left onto South 4th Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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South 4th Street
3
Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street
272 ft
·
5 sec
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South 4th Street
4
Continue on Bingaman Street
0.3 mi
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29 sec
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Bingaman Street
5
Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
0.3 mi
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34 sec
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US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
6
Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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West Shore Bypass
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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I 176 South: Morgantown
8
Continue on Morgantown Expressway
11 mi
·
12 min
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Morgantown Expressway
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
10
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
21 mi
·
22 min
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Pennsylvania Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
12
Turn left onto North Morehall Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morehall Road
13
Continue on South Morehall Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morehall Road
14
Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
15
Turn right onto Darby Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Darby Road
16
Turn right onto Darby Paoli Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Darby Paoli Road
17
Continue on Newtown Street Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newtown Street Road
18
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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West Chester Pike
19
Turn slight right onto Springfield Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Road
20
Continue on Sproul Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Sproul Road
21
Keep slight right to continue on Sproul Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sproul Road
22
Turn left onto West Woodland Avenue
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West Woodland Avenue
23
Continue on Kedron Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Kedron Avenue
24
Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Macdade Boulevard
25
Turn right onto West South Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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West South Avenue
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Pike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Chester Pike
27
Turn right onto East Boon Avenue
66 ft
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3 sec
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East Boon Avenue
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 25 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to depart whenever suits you best. Since there are no mandatory stops required for a trip of this length, you can easily complete the drive in one sitting. Keep in mind that the route relies on several major arteries, so monitoring local traffic reports before you leave can help you avoid any unexpected congestion on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Because the fuel cost is estimated at a modest $10, you can focus your planning on the timing of your commute rather than complex logistics. Use the 20.7-mile stretch on the turnpike as your primary window for steady travel before navigating the final local segments.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.8 miles from Reading, PA, or about 42m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 57.5 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.8 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glenolden, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Reading, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Reading, PA
This is one driving day of about 57.5 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Reading, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Reading, PA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 57.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Glenolden, PA
The final approach into Glenolden, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Glenolden, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.53 one way
$19.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 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 | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
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.
Destination
Glenolden, PA
Morning in Glenolden on Wednesday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Reading, PA to Glenolden, PA covers 57.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 4th Street, Bingaman Street, US 422 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.8 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 $9.53 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.
The drive from Reading, PA to Glenolden, PA is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Reading, PA to Glenolden, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Reading, PA to Glenolden, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 93 ft to 913 ft elevation with about 986 ft of total climbing.
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