Origin
Reading, PA
Morning in Reading on Saturday
Local time
11:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Red Lion, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Lion, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Reading, PA to Red Lion, PA covers 46.5 miles and takes about 1h 6m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 46.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 46.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 4th Street 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 Red Lion, PA is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Red Lion, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 Red Lion, 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
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
12
Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 100 South: Downingtown
13
Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Pottstown Pike
14
Continue on Pottstown Pike
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Pottstown Pike
15
Continue on North High Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North High Street
16
Turn right onto West Miner Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Miner Street
17
Turn left onto South Bradford Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bradford Avenue
18
Continue on Lenape Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lenape Road
19
Continue on Lenape Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lenape Road
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lenape Road
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lenape Road
21
Exit the roundabout onto Lenape Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lenape Road
22
Turn right onto Street Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Street Road
23
Turn left onto Conservatory Road
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Conservatory Road
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.2 mi from Reading, PA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Red Lion, PA
The final approach into Red Lion, 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
$7.71 one way
$15.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.44 | $16.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Red Lion, PA
Morning in Red Lion on Saturday
Local time
11:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
18 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 6m 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 Red Lion, PA covers 46.5 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 4th Street, Bingaman Street, US 422 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.2 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 $7.71 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 Red Lion, PA is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Red Lion, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Reading, PA to Red Lion, 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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