Origin
Upland, PA
Late night in Upland on Saturday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upland, PA to Reading, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
40.1 mi
65 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upland, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Upland, PA to Reading, PA covers 40.1 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Morgantown Expressway, South Manor Road, Doe Run Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on Morgantown Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m 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
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 40.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Morgantown Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
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 25 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 25 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 38.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
25 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the ramp toward I 176 North: Green Hills, Reading
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 176 North: Green Hills, Reading
6
36.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 422 West: Reading
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 11B
Toward US 422 West: Reading
6
38.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
6
39 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
US 222 BUS / Bingaman Street
Turn right onto US 222 BUS / Bingaman Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
40 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Morgantown Expressway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| South Manor Road | 7 mi | 13m |
| Doe Run Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| South 1st Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| North Manor Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Manor Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| West Shore Bypass | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Morgantown Expressway
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on PA 842
21 ft
·
6 sec
·
Clonmell Upland Road
2
Turn left onto Newark Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Newark Road
3
Turn left onto PA 82
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Doe Run Road
4
Turn right onto Buck Run Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Buck Run Road
5
Continue on Youngsburg Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Youngsburg Road
6
Continue on South 1st Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South 1st Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on PA 82
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Manor Road
8
Enter roundabout onto PA 82
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Manor Road
9
Continue on PA 82
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
South Manor Road
10
Continue on PA 82
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Manor Road
11
Turn left onto PA 401
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Conestoga Road
12
Turn left onto PA 23
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Morgan Way
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Morgan Way
14
Turn left onto Quarry Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Quarry Road
15
Turn left onto PA 10
457 ft
·
12 sec
·
Morgantown Road
16
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 176 North: Green Hills, Reading
17
Merge onto I 176
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11B
Toward US 422 West: Reading
19
Merge onto US 422
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Bypass
Toward US 422 West: Reading
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bingaman Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Laurel Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
25
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
27
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Upland, PA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Upland, 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
$6.65 one way
$13.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Saturday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
28 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 6m 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 Upland, PA to Reading, PA covers 40.1 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Morgantown Expressway, South Manor Road, Doe Run Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Upland, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.65 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 40.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 25 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 38.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Upland, PA to Reading, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park and 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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