Origin
Red Hill, PA
Late night in Red Hill on Friday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Red Hill, PA to Reading, PA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
93.8 mi
151 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Hill, PA
Malcoln Oliveira
Trip Overview
The drive from Red Hill, PA to Reading, PA covers 93.8 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, Center Avenue, Pottsville Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.9 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.55 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.
Midpoint
46.9 miles from Red Hill, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 93.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Red Hill, PA to Reading, PA covers 93.8 miles and takes about 2h 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Mossville Road.
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 93.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.9 miles (Mossville Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (State Route 4015): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles (PA 93 / Berwick Hazleton Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Mossville Road
At end of road, turn right onto Mossville Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip
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~8m in
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State Route 4015
At end of road, turn right onto State Route 4015
Navigation decision point
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
PA 93 / Berwick Hazleton Highway
Turn sharp left onto PA 93 / Berwick Hazleton Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
51.8 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
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PA 61 / Skyline Drive
Turn uturn onto PA 61 / Skyline Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
93.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
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South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 20.9 mi | 23m |
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Pottsville Pike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| State Route 239 | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Berwick Hazleton Highway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Skyline Drive | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Centre Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| State Route 93 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 20.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Hill, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Kersteen Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kersteen Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Mossville Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Mossville Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto State Route 4015
240 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Route 4015
4
Continue on Bethel Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethel Hill Road
5
Continue on State Route 4016
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 4016
6
Turn straight onto PA 239
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 239
7
Turn right onto US 11; PA 239
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Turn slight left onto PA 239
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 239
9
Turn right onto PA 239
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pond Hill Road
10
Continue on PA 239
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ruckle Hill Road
11
Continue on PA 239
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wapwallopen Road
12
Continue on PA 239
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Wapwallopen Road
13
Turn right onto PA 239
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hobbie Road
14
Turn sharp left onto PA 93
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Berwick Hazleton Highway
15
Continue on PA 93
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 93
16
Turn right onto Tomhicken Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Tomhicken Road
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
18
Merge onto I 81
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 81
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 124B
Toward PA 61 North: Frackville
20
Turn straight onto PA 61
500 ft
·
13 sec
·
Skyline Drive
21
Turn uturn onto PA 61
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Skyline Drive
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on PA 61
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
23
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
24
Continue on PA 61
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
25
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
26
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
27
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
29
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
30
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
34
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
35
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
36
Continue on PA 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
37
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Franklin Street
38
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
39
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
40
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
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 46.9 miles from Red Hill, PA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.9 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 21 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.9 miles or 1h 18m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reading, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Red Hill, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Red Hill, PA
This is one driving day of about 93.8 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Red Hill, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 20.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.9 mi from Red Hill, PA · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.9 miles from Red Hill, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Reading, PA
The final approach into Reading, 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 Reading, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.55 one way
$31.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.19 | $36.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.85 | $4.50 |
| Efficient EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.21 | $3.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.13 | $6.00 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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
Reading, PA
Late night in Reading on Friday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
42°F
Shenandoah, PA
47 mi in
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
48 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
2h 19m 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 Red Hill, PA to Reading, PA covers 93.8 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Center Avenue, Pottsville Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.9 miles from Red Hill, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.55 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 93.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.9 miles (Mossville Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (State Route 4015): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles (PA 93 / Berwick Hazleton Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Red Hill, PA to Reading, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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