Origin
Reading, PA
Morning in Reading on Saturday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Paradise, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paradise, PA
Vika Glitter
Trip Overview
The drive from Reading, PA to Paradise, PA covers 34.1 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 222, Newport Road, Penn Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Reading, PA to Paradise, PA covers 34.1 miles and takes about 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 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 19.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 26.3 miles in near PA 23; PA 772 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.3 miles (PA 23; PA 772 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (PA 772 / Newport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles (North Harvest Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
26.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
PA 23; PA 772 / West Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 23; PA 772 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
26.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
PA 772 / Newport Road
Turn right onto PA 772 / Newport Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
30 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
North Harvest Road
Turn sharp right onto North Harvest Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
31.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
PA 340 / Old Philadelphia Pike
At end of road, turn left onto PA 340 / Old Philadelphia Pike
Navigation decision point
4
31.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Old Leacock Road
Turn right onto Old Leacock Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 19.5 mi | 23m |
| Newport Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Penn Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Glenbrook Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Old Leacock Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Harvest Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North State Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Old Philadelphia Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 19.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Paradise, 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
19 mi
·
23 min
·
US 222
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
6
Turn left onto PA 772
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
7
Continue on PA 772
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Glenbrook Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto PA 23; PA 772
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Main Street
9
Turn right onto PA 772
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Newport Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn sharp right onto North Harvest Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Harvest Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto PA 340
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Old Philadelphia Pike
12
Turn right onto Old Leacock Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Leacock Road
13
Continue on Leacock Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Leacock Road
14
Arrive at destination
Leacock Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Reading, PA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Paradise, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Paradise, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Paradise, PA
Morning in Paradise on Saturday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Akron, PA
17 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
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
52m 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 Paradise, PA covers 34.1 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, Newport Road, Penn Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 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 $5.65 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 is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.3 miles (PA 23; PA 772 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (PA 772 / Newport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles (North Harvest Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Reading, PA to Paradise, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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