Origin
Reading, PA
Afternoon in Reading on Saturday
Local time
1:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Willow Street, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Reading, PA to Willow Street, PA covers 37.4 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 222, Eshelman Mill Road, Penn Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 56m highway drive covering 37.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 222 and Eshelman Mill Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.4 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 22 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 25.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 222 and Eshelman Mill Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 37.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.3 miles (Pleasure Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
28.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 30 East: Philadelphia
6
30.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown Lancaster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Downtown Lancaster
6
30.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Pleasure Road
Turn left onto Pleasure Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
30.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
PA 23 / East Walnut Street
Turn right onto PA 23 / East Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
31.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
East Orange Street
Turn right onto East Orange Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Reading, PA to Willow Street, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.
Lancaster
30.1 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 25.4 mi | 30m |
| Eshelman Mill Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Penn Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Ann Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South Duke Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Peach Bottom Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pleasure Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 25.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Willow Street, 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 left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 30 East: Philadelphia
6
Merge onto US 30
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 30
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward PA 23 East
8
Keep slight right at fork
293 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Downtown Lancaster
9
Turn straight onto New Holland Pike
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
New Holland Pike
10
Turn left onto Pleasure Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasure Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto PA 23
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto PA 462
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Broad Street
13
Turn right onto East Orange Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Orange Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto North Ann Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Ann Street
15
Turn left onto South Duke Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Duke Street
16
Turn right onto Eshelman Mill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Eshelman Mill Road
17
Continue on Eshelman Mill Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Eshelman Mill Road
18
Continue on Peach Bottom Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Peach Bottom Road
19
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn right onto PA 272
264 ft
·
8 sec
·
Willow Street Pike
21
Turn right
32 ft
·
2 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Reading, PA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Willow Street, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Willow Street, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.20 one way
$12.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Willow Street, PA
Afternoon in Willow Street on Saturday
Local time
1:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Reading, PA to Willow Street, PA covers 37.4 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, Eshelman Mill Road, 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 18.7 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 $6.20 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 37.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 30.3 miles (Pleasure Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Reading, PA to Willow Street, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.
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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