Origin
Reading, PA
Afternoon in Reading on Saturday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Prospect Park, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
56.4 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prospect Park, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Reading, PA to Prospect Park, PA covers 56.4 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 4th Street, Bingaman Street, US 422 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 4th Street | — | — |
| Bingaman Street | — | — |
| US 422 East | — | — |
| West Shore Bypass | — | — |
| I 176 South | — | — |
| Morgantown Expressway | — | — |
| I 76 | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Prospect Park, PA.
1
Start on Penn Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Penn Street
2
Turn left onto South 4th Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
South 4th Street
3
Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street
272 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 4th Street
4
Continue on Bingaman Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bingaman Street
5
Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
6
Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Bypass
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 176 South: Morgantown
8
Continue on Morgantown Expressway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
10
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
12
Turn left onto North Morehall Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morehall Road
13
Continue on South Morehall Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morehall Road
14
Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
15
Turn right onto Darby Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Darby Road
16
Turn right onto Darby Paoli Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Darby Paoli Road
17
Continue on Newtown Street Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newtown Street Road
18
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chester Pike
19
Turn slight right onto Springfield Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Road
20
Continue on Sproul Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Sproul Road
21
Keep slight right to continue on Sproul Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sproul Road
22
Turn left onto West Woodland Avenue
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West Woodland Avenue
23
Continue on Kedron Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kedron Avenue
24
Continue on Lincoln Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
25
Turn left onto Maryland Avenue
427 ft
·
19 sec
·
Maryland Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.35 one way
$18.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Prospect Park, PA
Afternoon in Prospect Park on Saturday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
19 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 22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
56.4 mi in 1h 22m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South 4th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Prospect Park, PA is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Prospect Park, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 56.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Reading, PA to Prospect Park, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Prospect Park, PA before heading back.
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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