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Trip from Reading, PA to Stonybrook, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

49.6 mi

80 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
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.

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Downtown Stonybrook, PA, PA

Stonybrook, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Reading, PA to Stonybrook, PA covers 49.6 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 US 222, US 30, Penn Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.2 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.22 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: 49.6 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 (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 49.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 222 and US 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.2 miles on US 222.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 222 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 222 and US 30. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28.7 miles in near US 222.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 28.7 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.4 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 47.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
28.7 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 222

Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 toward US 30 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 30 West
5
30.4 mi into trip | ~39m in | US 30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30 West: York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 30 West: York
4
47.2 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward Hallam

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Hallam
5
47.5 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
47.5 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | Kreutz Creek Road

Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 222 27.2 mi 33m
US 30 16.8 mi 22m
Penn Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
Lincoln Highway 1.2 mi 1m
East Market Street 0.6 mi 1m
Penn Street 0.4 mi <1m
Kreutz Creek Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 222 — 27.2 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Stonybrook, 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

25 mi · 30 min · US 222
5

Keep slight right at fork onto US 222

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 222
Toward US 30 West
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30

17 mi · 22 min · US 30
Toward US 30 West: York
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward Hallam
8

Keep slight left at fork

151 ft · 9 sec
9

Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Kreutz Creek Road
10

Turn right onto PA 462

1.2 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
11

Continue on PA 462

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Market Street
12

Arrive at destination

PA 462

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.8 mi from Reading, PA · 32m into the drive

Downtown Leacock, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Leacock, PA

25 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

Adamstown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rothsville, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Stonybrook, PA

The final approach into Stonybrook, 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

$8.22 one way

$16.45 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.01 $18.01
premium $4.93 $9.62 $19.24
diesel $5.61 $10.95 $21.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.9 0 $5.21 $2.38
Efficient EV 12.4 0 $4.34 $1.98
EV Truck/SUV 19.8 0 $6.94 $3.17

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Reading, PA

Night in Reading on Thursday

Local time

10:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Stonybrook, PA

Night in Stonybrook on Thursday

Local time

10:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°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

48 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

1h 6m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Reading, PA to Stonybrook, PA covers 49.6 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 US 222, US 30, Penn Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.8 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 $8.22 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 49.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 28.7 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.4 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 47.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Reading, PA to Stonybrook, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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