Origin
Vernon, PA
Late night in Vernon on Saturday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vernon, 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
2h 8m
Distance
111 mi
179 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vernon, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Vernon, PA to Reading, PA covers 111 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Demunds Road, Goldsmith Road, Lower Demunds Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.40 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
55.5 miles from Vernon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 111 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 8m drive with frequent turns across 111 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.
Demunds Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Vernon, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 2h 8m 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 Vernon, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Demunds Road | — | — |
| Goldsmith Road | — | — |
| Lower Demunds Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Main Street Bypass | — | — |
| North Memorial Highway | — | — |
| PA 61 North | — | — |
| Skyline Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Demunds Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on School House Road
49 ft
·
3 sec
·
School House Road
2
Turn left
2.4 mi
·
4 min
3
Continue on Demunds Road
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Demunds Road
4
Continue on Goldsmith Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Goldsmith Road
5
Turn slight left onto Lower Demunds Road
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Lower Demunds Road
6
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
7
Keep slight right to continue on Main Street Bypass
499 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street Bypass
8
Merge slight right onto North Memorial Highway
8.8 mi
·
14 min
·
North Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit slight right
12 mi
·
15 min
10
Continue straight
34 mi
·
38 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 61 North: Frackville
12
Turn straight onto Skyline Drive
502 ft
·
14 sec
·
Skyline Drive
13
Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Skyline Drive
14
Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
15
Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
16
Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
17
Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
18
Continue on Route 61 South
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
19
Continue on Center Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
20
Continue on Centre Street
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
21
Continue on South 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
22
Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
23
Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
24
Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
25
Continue on North Centre Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
26
Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
27
Continue on Centre Avenue
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
28
Continue on North 4th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
29
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.2 mi
·
28 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
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 55.5 miles from Vernon, PA, or about 1h 4m 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 24 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.5 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m
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 Vernon, 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 Vernon, PA
This is one driving day of about 111 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Vernon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.5 mi from Vernon, PA · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.5 miles from Vernon, 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
$18.40 one way
$36.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.15 | $40.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $21.53 | $43.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.51 | $49.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.65 | $5.33 |
| Efficient EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.71 | $4.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.54 | $7.10 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 Saturday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Shenandoah, PA
56 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
15 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 8m 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 Vernon, PA to Reading, PA covers 111 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Demunds Road, Goldsmith Road, Lower Demunds Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.5 miles from Vernon, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.40 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 Vernon, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 2h 8m 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 Vernon, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Vernon, PA to Reading, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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