Origin
Reading, PA
Late night in Reading on Saturday
Local time
12:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Millersburg, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
70 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millersburg, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Reading, PA to Millersburg, PA covers 70 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Penn Avenue, US 422 West, West Shore Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35 miles from Reading, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 70 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 49m drive with frequent turns across 70 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Penn Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Reading, PA to Millersburg, PA is easy. At 1h 49m 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 Millersburg, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Avenue | — | — |
| US 422 West | — | — |
| West Shore Bypass | — | — |
| PA 183 | — | — |
| Bernville Road | — | — |
| I 78 West | — | — |
| William Penn Highway | — | — |
| PA 501 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Penn Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Millersburg, PA.
1
Start on Penn Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Penn Street
2
Continue on Penn Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Penn Avenue
3
Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 West: Lebanon
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 422 West: Lebanon
4
Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Bypass
5
Continue straight
2.4 mi
·
3 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown
7
Turn left onto Bernville Road
387 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bernville Road
8
Continue on Bernville Road
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Bernville Road
9
Continue on Bernville Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Bernville Road
10
Take the ramp left toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
11
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
William Penn Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 501: Bethel
13
Turn right onto Lancaster Avenue
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
14
Continue on Bethel Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bethel Road
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rock Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Rock Road
16
Continue on East Wood Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Wood Street
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tulpehocken Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Tulpehocken Street
18
Continue on Tremont Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Tremont Road
19
Turn left onto Molleystown Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Molleystown Road
20
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
21
Merge slight left
2.5 mi
·
2 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Tremont, Tower City
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 209: Tremont, Tower City
23
Turn right
29 mi
·
45 min
24
Turn slight right onto Market Square
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 35 miles from Reading, PA, or about 54m 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 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35 miles or 54m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Millersburg, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Reading, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Reading, PA
This is one driving day of about 70 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Reading, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35 mi from Reading, PA · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Millersburg, PA
The final approach into Millersburg, 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
$11.61 one way
$23.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.58 | $27.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.46 | $30.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.80 | $4.48 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Millersburg, PA
Late night in Millersburg on Saturday
Local time
12:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Tremont, PA
35 mi in
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
8 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 49m 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 Millersburg, PA covers 70 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penn Avenue, US 422 West, West Shore Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35 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 $11.61 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 Millersburg, PA is easy. At 1h 49m 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 Millersburg, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Reading, PA to Millersburg, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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