Origin
Reading, PA
Afternoon in Reading on Saturday
Local time
4:15 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
6/10
Good 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 Perkiomen Avenue, Franklin Street, Oley Turnpike Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.1 miles on Perkiomen Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Perkiomen Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Franklin Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Oley Turnpike Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Penn Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Perkiomen Avenue
— 2.1 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Saint Lawrence, PA.
1
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
279 ft
·
12 sec
·
Penn Street
2
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 5th Street
3
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto US 422 Business
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 destination
Oley Turnpike Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Turn left onto US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 422 Business / Perkiomen Avenue
Turn right onto US 422 Business / Perkiomen Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Oley Turnpike Road
Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road
Navigation decision point
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
4:15 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 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.1 mi on Perkiomen Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 222 BUS / South 5th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 6m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 222 BUS / South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 422 Business / Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 422 Business / Perkiomen Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.1 miles on Perkiomen Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 222 BUS / South 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 422 Business / Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 422 Business / Perkiomen Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Valley Forge National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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