Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nottingham, PA
Haneul Trac
Reading, PA to Nottingham, PA is 47.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via Limestone Road and Morgantown Expressway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania and the Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a local route, so expect a hands-on driving experience rather than a hands-off highway cruise. Given its short duration, this journey is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 47.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting frequent navigation changes. With only 23% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on local roads like Limestone Road and Compass Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 11.3 miles on Limestone Road. Expect a dynamic driving experience, shifting between quicker highway segments and more intricate local road navigation, requiring your attention throughout.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (Morgantown Expressway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 176 South: Morgantown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto Morgantown Expressway toward PA 10 South, PA 23: Honey Brook
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 10 South, PA 23 West: Honey Brook, Lancaster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto PA 10 / Twin County Road
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Reading, PA to Nottingham, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.
Lancaster
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Limestone Road | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| Morgantown Expressway | 11 mi | 13m |
| Compass Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Octorara Trail | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Twin County Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| West Shore Bypass | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Church Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Nottingham, PA.
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
Turn left onto South 4th Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 BUS
Continue on US 222 Business
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 422
Take the exit
Continue on I 176
Take the exit onto Morgantown Expressway
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto PA 10; PA 23
Turn left onto PA 10
Continue on PA 10
Continue on PA 10
Continue on PA 10
Turn left onto PA 10; PA 340
Continue on PA 10
Continue on PA 10
Continue on PA 10
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 1
Take the exit
Turn left onto PA 272
Turn right
Turn left onto Old Baltimore Pike
Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Reading, PA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Nottingham, 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.
Regular Gas
$7.91 one way
$15.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Night in Reading on Friday
Local time
11:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Nottingham on Friday
Local time
11:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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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