Origin
Schnecksville, PA
Afternoon in Schnecksville on Friday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
30°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Schnecksville, PA to Reading, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
35.9 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Schnecksville, PA
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Trip Overview
Schnecksville, PA to Reading, PA is 35.9 miles and takes about 1 hour via Allentown Pike and US 222, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, staying within the state for the entire journey. Expect a route with a higher number of turns, characteristic of local drives rather than a direct interstate path. With minimal stops recommended and a short duration, this trip is ideal for a quick day trip, offering a straightforward connection between two points.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 35.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 29% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through local roads, including Allentown Pike and US 222, which means you should anticipate frequent changes in direction and speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6 miles on Allentown Pike. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be more engaged with the road, rather than a monotonous highway cruise, offering a varied driving experience as you transition between different road types.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Allentown Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
614 ft
253 ft
Total Climb
176 ft
Total Descent
538 ft
Highest Point
614 ft
Elevation Range
361 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near Haasadahl Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 4.5 miles (Haasadahl Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (PA 100): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Haasadahl Road
At end of road, turn right onto Haasadahl Road
Navigation decision point
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
PA 100
Turn left onto PA 100
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
17.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 222
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
35.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
35.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| US 222 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Kutztown Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| North 5th Street Highway | 5 mi | 8m |
| Schantz Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Haasadahl Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| PA 309 | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| PA 100 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Allentown Pike
— 6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schnecksville, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on PA 309
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
PA 309
2
Turn slight left onto PA 309
164 ft
·
6 sec
·
PA 309
3
Turn right onto PA 309
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 309
4
Continue on PA 309
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 309
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Shankweiler Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Shankweiler Road
6
Turn right onto Kernsville Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Kernsville Road
7
Turn left onto Jordan Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jordan Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto Haasadahl Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Haasadahl Road
9
Turn right
93 ft
·
14 sec
10
Turn left onto PA 100
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 100
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Schantz Road
12
Enter roundabout onto US 222
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
13
Continue on US 222
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
14
Continue on US 222
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 222
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
17
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
18
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
19
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
20
Enter roundabout onto US 222
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allentown Pike
21
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Allentown Pike
22
Enter roundabout onto US 222
127 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
23
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 222
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Kutztown Road
25
Continue on US 222
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
26
Continue on US 222 BUS
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
27
Continue on US 222 BUS
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 5th Street
29
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
Use the left lane.
30
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
32
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Schnecksville, PA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Schnecksville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.95 one way
$11.90 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 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 | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
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
Reading, PA
Afternoon in Reading on Friday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Kutztown, PA
18 mi in
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
26 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
1h 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 Schnecksville, PA to Reading, PA covers 35.9 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Allentown Pike, US 222, Kutztown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Schnecksville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.95 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 35.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 4.5 miles (Haasadahl Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (PA 100): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Schnecksville, PA to Reading, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 253 ft to 614 ft elevation with about 176 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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