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Trip from Reading, PA to Marietta, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h

Distance

44.7 mi

72 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

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

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Downtown Marietta, PA, PA

Marietta, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Reading, PA to Marietta, PA covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 222, US 30, Penn Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.2 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 44.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h highway drive covering 44.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 222 and US 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.2 miles on US 222.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 27.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 222 and US 30. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near US 222.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.7 miles you will encounter 6 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 28.7 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.4 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 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

5
28.7 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 222

Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 toward US 30 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 30 West
5
30.4 mi into trip | ~39m in | US 30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30 West: York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 30 West: York
5
41.1 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward PA 441: Columbia, Marietta

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PA 441: Columbia, Marietta
5
41.3 mi into trip | ~54m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 222 27.2 mi 33m
US 30 10.7 mi 14m
Penn Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
Chickies Hill Road 1.5 mi 2m
River Road 1.4 mi 2m
Penn Street 0.4 mi <1m
North Waterford Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
North New Haven Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 222 — 27.2 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Marietta, 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

25 mi · 30 min · US 222
5

Keep slight right at fork onto US 222

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 222
Toward US 30 West
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30

11 mi · 14 min · US 30
Toward US 30 West: York
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward PA 441: Columbia, Marietta
8

Keep slight right at fork

294 ft · 7 sec
9

Turn straight onto PA 441

1.5 mi · 2 min · Chickies Hill Road
10

Continue on PA 441

1.4 mi · 2 min · River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn left onto North Waterford Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Waterford Avenue
12

Turn left onto North New Haven Street

319 ft · 13 sec · North New Haven Street
13

Arrive at destination

South New Haven Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.3 mi from Reading, PA · 29m into the drive

borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Akron, PA

22 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

Adamstown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Leacock, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Marietta, PA

The final approach into Marietta, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.41 one way

$14.82 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.12 $16.23
premium $4.93 $8.67 $17.34
diesel $5.61 $9.87 $19.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.4 0 $4.69 $2.15
Efficient EV 11.2 0 $3.91 $1.79
EV Truck/SUV 17.9 0 $6.26 $2.86

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Reading, PA

Morning in Reading on Thursday

Local time

6:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 15 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:07PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:48PM EDT until April 14 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Marietta, PA

Morning in Marietta on Thursday

Local time

6:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Akron, PA

22 mi in

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

6 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 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 Marietta, PA covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, US 30, Penn Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.3 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 $7.41 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 44.7 miles you will encounter 6 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 28.7 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.4 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Reading, PA to Marietta, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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