Origin
Riverside, PA
Night in Riverside on Sunday
Local time
10:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverside, PA to Reading, PA
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
192.8 mi
310 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 6m
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6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverside, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Riverside, PA to Reading, PA covers 192.8 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Eisenhower Boulevard, Scalp Avenue, Clear Shade Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.90 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.4 miles from Riverside, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 17m drive with frequent turns across 192.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eisenhower Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Riverside, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 3h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Riverside, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Scalp Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clear Shade Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Quaker Valley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pittsburgh | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 220 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Business 220 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Eisenhower Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Southview Avenue
59 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southview Avenue
2
Turn sharp left onto Eisenhower Boulevard
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Eisenhower Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Scalp Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Scalp Avenue
4
Continue on Clear Shade Drive
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Clear Shade Drive
5
Continue on Quaker Valley Road
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Quaker Valley Road
6
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
7
Merge slight left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
285 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 220 Business South: Bedford
10
Turn slight right onto Business 220
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Business 220
11
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
13
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
141 mi
·
2 hr 33 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 222: Reading, Ephrata
15
Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
16
Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
17
Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 222 North: Reading
18
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
19
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
5 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
21
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 5th Street
22
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Franklin Street
23
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South 6th Street
24
Turn left onto Penn Street
279 ft
·
5 sec
·
Penn Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.4 miles from Riverside, PA, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.4 miles or 1h 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 2h 42m
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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, PA
This is one driving day of about 192.8 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Riverside, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.4 mi from Riverside, PA · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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
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
$31.90 one way
$63.81 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $34.91 | $69.82 |
| premium | $4.92 | $37.36 | $74.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.83 | $85.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.24 | $9.25 |
| Efficient EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.87 | $7.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.1 | 0 | $26.99 | $12.34 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
Night in Reading on Sunday
Local time
10:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
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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
24 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
3h 17m 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 Riverside, PA to Reading, PA covers 192.8 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eisenhower Boulevard, Scalp Avenue, Clear Shade Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.4 miles from Riverside, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Riverside, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 3h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Riverside, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Riverside, PA to Reading, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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