Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swartzville, PA
Jack Pace
Reading, PA to Swartzville, PA is 12 miles and takes about 19 minutes via US 222, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, making it a convenient local excursion. The drive is a mix of highway and local roads, offering a straightforward journey between these two points. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a short scenic drive without a significant time commitment.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with about 50% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter approximately 6.1 miles of uninterrupted driving on US 222, providing a brief opportunity to settle into a steady pace. The remainder of the drive transitions to local roads like Penn Avenue and North Reading Road, which will likely involve more varied speeds and turns. Expect a straightforward drive that balances faster highway sections with more community-oriented stretches.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near US 222.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Reading, PA to Swartzville, PA is easy. At 19m with 50% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (US 222): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles (PA 272 / North Reading Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto US 222
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward PA 272 South, PA 568 East: Adamstown, Knauers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto PA 272 / North Reading Road
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Reading, PA to Swartzville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Knauers along the way.
Knauers
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Penn Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Reading Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Penn Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Swartzville, PA.
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
Continue on US 422 Business Alternate
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 222
Take the exit
Turn right onto PA 272
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Reading on Friday
Local time
10:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Swartzville on Friday
Local time
10:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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