Origin
Auburn, PA
Late night in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, PA to Reading, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, PA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
This short 25.9-mile drive from Auburn, PA to Reading, PA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 35 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option for a quick trip within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes Pottsville Pike, Centre Street, and Centre Turnpike, offering a local driving experience rather than an extended highway journey. Given its brevity and lack of designated stops, this trip is perfect for those looking for a straightforward and efficient transition between these two Pennsylvania communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville Pike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Centre Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Centre Turnpike | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Centre Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Market Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North Centre Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 4th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Shoemaker Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pottsville Pike
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on PA 895
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
2
Turn right onto PA 61; PA 895
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
4
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
5
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on PA 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
12
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Franklin Street
13
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
PA 61; PA 895 / Centre Turnpike
Turn right onto PA 61; PA 895 / Centre Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
25.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
6
25.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
25.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 422 Business Alternate / Penn Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate / Penn Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.29 one way
$8.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Centre Turnpike
(3.3 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 10 to 15 mph
62% chance
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
21 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
35m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only a 13% highway share. You'll be navigating through familiar roadways like Pottsville Pike, Centre Street, and Centre Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.2 miles along Pottsville Pike. This suggests a drive with frequent intersections and changes in speed, characteristic of local thoroughfares rather than open highway cruising. The road's personality is one of constant engagement with the surrounding environment, rather than a monotonous interstate experience.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Pottsville Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near PA 61; PA 895 / Centre Turnpike.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (PA 61; PA 895 / Centre Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (US 422 Business / Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles (South 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Reading, PA
Full guide →Reading is a historic city of about 95,000 (2020 Census) in Pennsylvania, about 50 miles northwest of Philadelphia, 35 miles southwest of Allentown and 55 miles east of Harrisburg. It punches above its weight in culture, and its downtown features some iconic buildings, so consider making it a stopover on your way between any of these and other area cities.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Pottsville Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.23 in tolls one way, starting with Centre Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (PA 61; PA 895 / Centre Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (US 422 Business / Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.7 miles (South 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Reading, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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