Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macungie, PA
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The drive from Reading, PA to Macungie, PA covers 29.9 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, Allentown Pike, North 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 29.9 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 (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Reading, PA to Macungie, PA covers 29.9 miles and takes about 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 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.
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 29.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 22.7 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Allentown Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South Lea Street
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Reading, PA to Macungie, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Trexlerville along the way.
Trexlerville
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| North 5th Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| PA 100 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 3 mi | 4m |
| Kutztown Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Weilers Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Lea Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Macungie, PA.
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
Continue on US 222 BUS
Merge onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
Turn right onto Weilers Road
Turn left onto PA 100
Turn right
Turn right
Turn right onto South Lea Street
Turn left onto PA 100
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 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 | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Reading on Friday
Local time
5:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Macungie on Friday
Local time
5:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
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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