Origin
Reading, PA
Afternoon in Reading on Saturday
Local time
2:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Saint Lawrence, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6m
Distance
3.3 mi
5 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 6m
★
6 AM
0h 6m
★
8 AM
0h 7m
10 AM
0h 7m
12 PM
0h 6m
★
3 PM
0h 7m
5 PM
0h 7m
8 PM
0h 6m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Lawrence, PA
Jo Kassis
Trip Overview
The drive from Reading, PA to Saint Lawrence, PA covers 3.3 miles and takes about 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 5th Street, Franklin Street, Perkiomen Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 5th Street | — | — |
| Franklin Street | — | — |
| Perkiomen Avenue | — | — |
| Oley Turnpike Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South 5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Saint Lawrence, PA.
1
Start on Penn Street
279 ft
·
12 sec
·
Penn Street
2
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 5th Street
3
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
4
Turn right onto Perkiomen Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Perkiomen Avenue
5
Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Oley Turnpike Road
6
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.55 one way
$1.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.60 | $1.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $0.64 | $1.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.73 | $1.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1 | 0 | $0.35 | $0.16 |
| Efficient EV | 0.8 | 0 | $0.29 | $0.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.46 | $0.21 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Saint Lawrence, PA
Afternoon in Saint Lawrence on Saturday
Local time
2:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
11 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
3.3 mi in 6m 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.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South 5th 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 Saint Lawrence, PA is easy. At 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 Saint Lawrence, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6m. Total distance: 3.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
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
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 Saint Lawrence, 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 Saint Lawrence, 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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