Origin
Willow Street, PA
Morning in Willow Street on Saturday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Willow Street, 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
55m
Distance
36.1 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 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Willow Street, PA to Reading, PA covers 36.1 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 222, US 222 BUS, Willow Street Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.8 miles on US 222. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 36.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 222 and US 222 BUS. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.8 miles on US 222.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 222 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 222 and US 222 BUS. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near North Plum Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.7 miles (North Plum Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 miles (US 222 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
North Plum Street
Turn left onto North Plum Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward US 30 West: York, Harrisburg
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 30 West: York, Harrisburg
7
30.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 222 BUS
Take the exit onto US 222 BUS toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shill...
5
35.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Turn left onto US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
35.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Willow Street, PA and Reading, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and Shillington.
Harrisburg
6.7 mi in
|
~16m
Shillington
30.5 mi in
|
~45m
|
via US 222 BUS
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 222 | 22.8 mi | 27m |
| US 222 BUS | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Willow Street Pike | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| New Holland Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Queen Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Plum Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 222
— 22.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Street, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on this road
32 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto PA 272
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Willow Street Pike
3
Continue on US 222; PA 272
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Highland Avenue
4
Continue on US 222; PA 272
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Queen Street
5
Turn right onto US 222; PA 272
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Church Street
6
Continue on Church Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Church Street
7
Turn slight right onto PA 462
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East King Street
8
Turn left onto North Plum Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Plum Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on New Holland Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
New Holland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on New Holland Pike
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
New Holland Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 30 West: York, Harrisburg
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 30
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 222 North: Reading
14
Continue on US 222
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US 222
15
Continue on US 222
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 222
16
Take the exit onto US 222 BUS
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
US 222 BUS
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto US 422 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Franklin Street
19
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
21
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Willow Street, 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Willow Street, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Reading, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Reading, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.98 one way
$11.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.55 | $13.11 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
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 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
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 Saturday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Akron, 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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m 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 Willow Street, PA to Reading, PA covers 36.1 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 222, US 222 BUS, Willow Street Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Willow Street, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.98 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 36.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.7 miles (North Plum Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 miles (US 222 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Willow Street, PA and Reading, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and Shillington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Valley Forge National Historical Park.
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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