Origin
Schnecksville, PA
Morning in Schnecksville on Friday
Local time
11:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
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
6/10
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
The drive from Schnecksville, PA to Reading, PA covers 35.9 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shankweiler Road, Kernsville Road, Jordan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 35.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Shankweiler Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Schnecksville, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 1h 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 Schnecksville, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shankweiler Road | — | — |
| Kernsville Road | — | — |
| Jordan Road | — | — |
| Haasadahl Road | — | — |
| Schantz Road | — | — |
| Hamilton Boulevard | — | — |
| Kutztown Road | — | — |
| Allentown Pike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Shankweiler Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schnecksville, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on the route
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
the route
2
Turn slight left
164 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
4
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
3 min
5
Turn right onto Shankweiler Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Shankweiler Road
6
Turn right onto Kernsville Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kernsville Road
7
Turn left onto Jordan Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Jordan Road
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Haasadahl Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Haasadahl Road
9
Turn right
92 ft
·
15 sec
10
Turn left
1.9 mi
·
3 min
11
Turn right onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Schantz Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard
23 ft
·
Hamilton Boulevard
13
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
14
Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kutztown Road
15
Keep slight left
5.9 mi
·
7 min
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
Allentown Pike
17
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Allentown Pike
18
Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
19
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allentown Pike
21
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Allentown Pike
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
23
Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Allentown Pike
24
Continue on Kutztown Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Kutztown Road
25
Continue on Allentown Pike
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Allentown Pike
26
Continue on Allentown Pike
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Allentown Pike
27
Continue on North 5th Street Highway
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 5th Street Highway
28
Continue on South 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 5th Street
29
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Franklin Street
30
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South 6th Street
31
Turn left onto Penn Street
279 ft
·
5 sec
·
Penn Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Schnecksville, PA · 30m 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
Morning in Reading on Friday
Local time
11:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
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 Shankweiler Road, Kernsville Road, Jordan 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.
The drive from Schnecksville, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 1h 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 Schnecksville, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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