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Trip from Reading, PA to Tacony, PA

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

66 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Tacony, PA, PA

Tacony, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Reading, PA to Tacony, PA covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 76, Morgantown Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.94 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

33 miles from Reading, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 66 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 27.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 66 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

6
1 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
7
15 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
8
42.9 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 76

Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

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 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
7
56.8 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard
7
59.9 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | US 1

Take the exit onto US 1 toward US 13: Wingohocking Street, Ninth Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 13: Wingohocking Street, Ninth Street

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 Tacony, PA, road signs point toward Philadelphia and Northeast Philadelphia.

Philadelphia

42.9 mi in | ~49m | via I 76

Northeast Philadelphia

56.7 mi in | ~1h 8m | via SR 8004

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 27.5 mi 29m
I 76 13.8 mi 19m
Morgantown Expressway 11.4 mi 12m
US 1 5.7 mi 10m
Roosevelt Boulevard 2.2 mi 4m
West Shore Bypass 2 mi 2m
Tyson Avenue 1 mi 3m
South 4th Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 27.5 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Tacony, PA.

1

Start on US 422 Business Alternate

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Penn Street
2

Turn left onto South 4th Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · South 4th Street
3

Keep slight right at fork onto US 222 BUS

273 ft · 4 sec · South 4th Street
4

Continue on US 222 Business

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Bingaman Street
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
6

Merge onto US 422

2.0 mi · 2 min · West Shore Bypass
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 176 South: Morgantown Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on I 176

11 mi · 12 min · Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 76; PATP

27 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit onto I 76

14 mi · 19 min · I 76
Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
12

Take the exit onto SR 8004

0.1 mi · 17 sec · SR 8004
Exit 340B Toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard, Northeast Philadelphia
13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

3.1 mi · 5 min · US 1
Toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit onto US 1

2.6 mi · 5 min · US 1
Toward US 13: Wingohocking Street, Ninth Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

230 ft · 6 sec
Toward Langdon Street, Summerdale Avenue
16

Merge onto US 1; US 13

1.4 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
17

Take the exit onto US 13

0.3 mi · 40 sec · US 13
Toward US 13 North: Tacony Palmyra Bridge
18

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

0.8 mi · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
19

Turn right onto Tyson Avenue

1.0 mi · 3 min · Tyson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Turn left onto Walker Street

69 ft · 3 sec · Walker Street
21

Arrive at destination

Walker Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33 miles from Reading, PA, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 66 miles or 1h 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33 miles or 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tacony, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Reading, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Reading, PA

This is one driving day of about 66 miles and 1h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Reading, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 27.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33 mi from Reading, PA · 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

33 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tacony, PA

The final approach into Tacony, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tacony, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 41
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 near mile 56.9
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 56.9
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 31.9
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.94 one way

$21.88 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.98 $23.97
premium $4.93 $12.80 $25.60
diesel $5.61 $14.57 $29.14

Estimated Tolls: $3.57

Pennsylvania Turnpike (27.5 mi) $3.57

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.8 0 $6.93 $3.17
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.77 $2.64
EV Truck/SUV 26.4 0 $9.24 $4.22

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 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 data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Reading, PA

Night in Reading on Tuesday

Local time

10:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 15 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Destination

Tacony, PA

Night in Tacony on Tuesday

Local time

10:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

4 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 28m 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 Tacony, PA covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 76, Morgantown Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33 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 $10.94 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 is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 66 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Reading, PA and Tacony, PA, road signs point toward Philadelphia and Northeast Philadelphia.

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