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Trip from Reading, PA to Intercourse, PA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

46m

Distance

29.1 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Intercourse, PA, PA

Intercourse, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Reading, PA to Intercourse, PA covers 29.1 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 222, North Shirk Road, Penn Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.82 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Reading, PA to Intercourse, PA covers 29.1 miles and takes about 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 222 is the longest continuous segment at about 15 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near US 222.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 29.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.3 miles (US 222): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 18.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 222

Merge onto US 222

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
18.2 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward US 322: Ephrata

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 322: Ephrata
5
18.5 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
29 mi into trip | ~46m in | PA 772 / Newport Road

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 772 / Newport Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
29.1 mi into trip | ~46m in | Poplar Street

Turn right onto Poplar Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 222 15 mi 18m
North Shirk Road 4.8 mi 8m
Penn Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
Centerville Road 2.1 mi 4m
Division Highway 1.9 mi 3m
Farmersville Road 0.8 mi 1m
West Newport Road 0.6 mi 1m
Penn Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 222 — 15 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Intercourse, PA.

1

Start on US 422 Business Alternate

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Penn Street
2

Continue on US 422 Business Alternate

2.6 mi · 4 min · Penn Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
4

Merge onto US 222

15 mi · 18 min · US 222
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward US 322: Ephrata
6

Keep slight left at fork

219 ft · 7 sec
7

Turn straight onto US 322

334 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street
8

Continue on US 322

1.9 mi · 3 min · Division Highway
9

Turn right onto Farmersville Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Farmersville Road
10

Continue on North Shirk Road

4.8 mi · 8 min · North Shirk Road
11

Turn left onto Zeltenreich Road

167 ft · 6 sec · Zeltenreich Road
12

Turn right onto Centerville Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · Centerville Road
13

Turn straight onto PA 772

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Newport Road
14

Turn left onto PA 340; PA 772

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Old Philadelphia Pike
15

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 772

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Newport Road
16

Turn right onto Poplar Street

52 ft · 2 sec · Poplar Street
17

Arrive at destination

Poplar Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.82 one way

$9.65 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.28 $10.57
premium $4.93 $5.64 $11.29
diesel $5.61 $6.42 $12.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.7 0 $3.06 $1.40
Efficient EV 7.3 0 $2.55 $1.16
EV Truck/SUV 11.6 0 $4.07 $1.86

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Reading, PA

Late night in Reading on Friday

Local time

2:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Intercourse, PA

Late night in Intercourse on Friday

Local time

2:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°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

16 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

46m 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 Intercourse, PA covers 29.1 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, North Shirk Road, Penn Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 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 $4.82 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (US 222): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 18.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Reading, PA to Intercourse, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

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