Origin
Reading, PA
Evening in Reading on Thursday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Marshallton, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
60.1 mi
97 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marshallton, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Reading, PA to Marshallton, PA covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pottsville Pike, Centre Turnpike, Sunbury Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on Pottsville Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 60.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 60.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pottsville Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 14.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,299 ft
253 ft
Total Climb
1,436 ft
Total Descent
809 ft
Highest Point
1,299 ft
~42.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,047 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 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.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 60.1 miles you will encounter 12 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): Navigation decision point; at 33.8 miles (US 209 / Mauch Chunk Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.9 miles (US 209 / South Centre Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Turn right onto US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
33.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 209 / Mauch Chunk Street
Turn left onto US 209 / Mauch Chunk Street
Navigation decision point
4
33.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 209 / South Centre Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 209 / South Centre Street
Navigation decision point
4
38.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
PA 901 / East Sunbury Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 901 / East Sunbury Street
Navigation decision point
5
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Tioga Street
Turn left onto Tioga Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville Pike | 14.4 mi | 18m |
| Centre Turnpike | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Sunbury Road | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Chestnut Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Locust Gap Highway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Route 61 South | 3 mi | 3m |
| Centre Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| West Market Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Pottsville Pike
— 14.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Marshallton, PA.
1
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
279 ft
·
8 sec
·
Penn Street
2
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
North 5th Street
3
Turn slight left onto PA 61
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
South 4th Street
10
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Centre Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
13
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
14
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
15
Turn left onto US 209
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mauch Chunk Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 209
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Centre Street
17
Turn left onto US 209
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Market Street
18
Continue on US 209; PA 901
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto PA 901
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sunbury Street
20
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
21
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
22
Continue on PA 901
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
23
Continue on PA 54; PA 901
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Locust Gap Highway
24
Turn left onto Brennans Farm Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Brennans Farm Road
25
Continue on South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South 6th Street
26
Turn left onto PA 61
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Chestnut Street
27
Turn left onto Feeney Street
320 ft
·
19 sec
·
Feeney Street
28
Turn left onto Hakes Street
497 ft
·
27 sec
·
Hakes Street
29
Turn left onto Tioga Street
301 ft
·
15 sec
·
Tioga Street
30
Turn right onto Sherman Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Sherman Street
31
Arrive at destination
Sherman Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30 mi from Reading, PA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Marshallton, PA
The final approach into Marshallton, 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
$9.96 one way
$19.93 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.91 | $21.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.66 | $23.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.74
Centre Turnpike
(10.6 mi)
$0.74
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Marshallton, PA
Evening in Marshallton on Thursday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
12 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
1h 21m 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 Marshallton, PA covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pottsville Pike, Centre Turnpike, Sunbury Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30 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 $9.96 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 60.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (US 222 BUS / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.8 miles (US 209 / Mauch Chunk Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.9 miles (US 209 / South Centre Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Reading, PA to Marshallton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 253 ft to 1,299 ft elevation with about 1,436 ft of total climbing.
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