Origin
Reading, PA
Late night in Reading on Friday
Local time
1:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Rutherford, PA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
60.2 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rutherford, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
This straightforward 60.2-mile drive from Reading, Pennsylvania to Rutherford, Pennsylvania takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $10, it's an economical option for getting between these two Northeast locations. The journey is predominantly highway-focused, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so don't expect many detours or delays. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick and direct connection without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 60.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highly highway-focused experience on this 60.2-mile journey, with 88% of the drive taking place on major roads. The Pennsylvania Turnpike will be your primary companion for a significant stretch, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 38.9 miles. This means you'll be dealing with consistent speeds and limited access for much of the trip. While the drive is efficient, it's largely characterized by its high-speed nature rather than varied scenery. You'll transition to US 222 and then I-283, maintaining a highway profile throughout.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 38.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.7 miles in near Colonel Howard Boulevard.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.2 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 13.7 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.6 miles (I 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Colonel Howard Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76, PATP
8
53.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 247
Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
7
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
I 283
Keep slight right at fork onto I 283 toward I 83 North, US 322
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3B-C
Toward I 83 North, US 322
9
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 322 East: Hershey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3C
Toward US 322 East: Hershey
6
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Grayson Road
At end of road, turn left onto Grayson Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Reading, PA and Rutherford, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Denver and Hershey.
Patp
13.1 mi in
|
~18m
Denver
13.1 mi in
|
~18m
Hershey
53.8 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 38.9 mi | 41m |
| US 222 | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| I 283 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Penn Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| US 322 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Colonel Howard Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Derry Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Penn Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 38.9 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Rutherford, 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
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
US 222
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
6
Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
9
Merge onto I 76; PATP
39 mi
·
41 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 247
Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 283
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 283
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 283
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 283
Exit 3B-C
Toward I 83 North, US 322
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 3C
Toward US 322 East: Hershey
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto US 322
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 322
15
Turn left onto Mushroom Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mushroom Hill Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto Grayson Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Grayson Road
17
Turn right onto South 63rd Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South 63rd Street
18
Turn right onto Derry Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Derry Street
19
Turn left onto North 69th Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
North 69th Street
20
Turn right onto Somerset Street
173 ft
·
13 sec
·
Somerset Street
21
Turn left onto Rudy Alley
364 ft
·
26 sec
·
Rudy Alley
22
Arrive at destination
Rudy Alley
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.1 mi from Reading, PA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rutherford, PA
The final approach into Rutherford, 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
$9.98 one way
$19.96 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.68 | $23.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.06
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(38.9 mi)
$5.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$5
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Rutherford, PA
Late night in Rutherford on Friday
Local time
1:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Schoeneck, PA
30 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
14 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 17m 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 Rutherford, PA covers 60.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 222, I 283. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.1 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 $9.98 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.6 miles (I 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Reading, PA and Rutherford, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Denver and Hershey.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument.
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