Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
92.6 mi
149 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Hill, PA
Malcoln Oliveira
This 92.6-mile drive from Reading, Pennsylvania to Red Hill, Pennsylvania is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 16 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on I-81, Pottsville Pike, and Centre Turnpike, with about 43% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $15, making it an economical option for a short excursion. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, so you can expect a blend of faster highway travel and potentially more local road sections. Given its relatively short distance and manageable duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous road trip or a quick visit between these two Northeast Pennsylvania locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.3 miles from Reading, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 92.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The character of this 92.6-mile drive is best described as a mixed experience. With 43% of the route on highways, you'll encounter stretches of faster-paced travel, including a longest continuous segment of 20.9 miles on I-81. However, the presence of Pottsville Pike and Centre Turnpike indicates that you'll also transition to roads that may offer a different driving feel, potentially with more local traffic or varied speed limits. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire 2 hours and 16 minutes, but rather experience a dynamic shift in road conditions as you progress towards Red Hill.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 222 BUS / North 5th Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 92.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 41 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 62.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 81 North: Hazleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn sharp right onto PA 239 / Hobbie Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto PA 239 / West Union Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 20.9 mi | 23m |
| Pottsville Pike | 14.4 mi | 18m |
| Centre Turnpike | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| West Union Street | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Joseph H. Long Boulevard | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Berwick Hazleton Highway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| State Route 93 | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Pond Hill Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Red Hill, PA.
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
Turn slight left onto PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Take the exit
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto PA 93
Continue on PA 93
Continue on PA 93
Turn sharp right onto PA 239
Turn left onto PA 239
Continue on PA 239
Continue on PA 239
At end of road, turn left onto PA 239
Turn right onto US 11; PA 239
Turn left onto PA 239
Keep slight right at fork onto State Route 4016
Turn slight left onto Bethel Hill Road
Turn left onto Mossville Road
Turn left onto Kersteen Road
Arrive at destination
For this 92.6-mile journey, which takes just over 2 hours, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Consider leaving in the morning to make the most of your day, especially since the estimated fuel cost is a modest $15. While there are no designated stops in the data, the longest stretch is 20.9 miles on I-81, so plan for a brief break before or after this segment if needed. Keep an eye out for transitions between the different road types mentioned—I-81, Pottsville Pike, and Centre Turnpike—as these changes can affect your speed and driving experience. This route is straightforward enough that you likely won't need to split it, but being aware of the road changes will help you maintain a steady pace.
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.
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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.3 miles or 58m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Red Hill, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Reading, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Reading, PA
This is one driving day of about 92.6 miles and 2h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.3 mi from Reading, PA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 46.3 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Red Hill, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Red Hill, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.35 one way
$30.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.81 | $33.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.96 | $35.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.44 | $40.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.74
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.72 | $4.44 |
| Efficient EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.10 | $3.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37 | 0 | $12.96 | $5.93 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Evening in Reading on Friday
Local time
5:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Red Hill on Friday
Local time
5:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
42°F
Shenandoah, PA
46 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
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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