Origin
Willow Street, PA
Morning in Willow Street on Saturday
Local time
6:31 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
49m
Distance
39 mi
63 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 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
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 39 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Willow Street Pike, Highland Avenue, South Queen Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 39 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 39 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Willow Street Pike 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 Willow Street, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 49m 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 Willow Street, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Street Pike | — | — |
| Highland Avenue | — | — |
| South Queen Street | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
| East King Street | — | — |
| North Plum Street | — | — |
| New Holland Avenue | — | — |
| New Holland Pike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Willow Street Pike
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Street, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Willow Street Pike
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Willow Street Pike
3
Continue on Highland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Highland Avenue
4
Continue on South Queen Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Queen Street
5
Turn right onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
6
Continue on Church Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Church Street
7
Turn slight right onto East King Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East King Street
8
Turn left onto North Plum Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Plum Street
9
Continue on New Holland Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
New Holland Avenue
10
Continue on New Holland Pike
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
New Holland Pike
11
Take the ramp left toward US 30 West: York, Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 30 West: York, Harrisburg
12
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 222 North: Reading
14
Continue straight
19 mi
·
21 min
15
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
5 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
17
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South 5th Street
18
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Franklin Street
19
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South 6th Street
20
Turn left onto Penn Street
279 ft
·
5 sec
·
Penn Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Willow Street, PA · 24m 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 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
$6.47 one way
$12.93 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.56 | $15.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 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 | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
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
Morning in Reading on Saturday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Akron, PA
20 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
49m 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 39 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Willow Street Pike, Highland Avenue, South Queen Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 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 $6.47 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 Willow Street, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 49m 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 Willow Street, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Willow Street, 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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