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Trip from Avis, PA to Reading, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 41m

Distance

123.5 mi

199 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 31m ★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Avis, PA, PA

Avis, PA

K6

Trip Overview

Avis, PA to Reading, PA is 123.5 miles and takes about 2h 41m via Susquehanna Beltway, Keystone Shortway, and US Highway 15, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a local drive experience rather than a high-speed interstate journey. With a recommended single day for completion, you'll navigate a route that emphasizes local roads. Plan for a budget-friendly trip, as the estimated fuel cost is quite low, making it an accessible option for a day trip.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61.7 miles from Avis, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Susquehanna Beltway 13.8 mi 16m
Keystone Shortway 13 mi 13m
US Highway 15 11.7 mi 16m
State Route 54 11.1 mi 13m
Center Avenue 10.6 mi 12m
Pottsville Pike 10.2 mi 12m
Elysburg Road 9.7 mi 11m
Sunbury Road 9.4 mi 11m
Longest stretch: Susquehanna Beltway — 13.8 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avis, PA and Reading, PA.

1

Start on Purslane Alley

66 ft · 6 sec · Purslane Alley
2

Turn right onto East Central Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue
3

Turn left onto Tiadaghton Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Tiadaghton Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
5

Merge onto US 220; PA 44

2.5 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Thruway
6

Continue on US 220

14 mi · 16 min · Susquehanna Beltway
7

Take the exit onto US 15

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 15
Exit 27A Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 15

159 ft · 5 sec · US 15
Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto US 15

0.9 mi · 2 min · Market Street
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn slight left onto US 15

1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike
11

Continue on US 15

12 mi · 16 min · US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 15

2.9 mi · 3 min · Westbranch Highway
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 58 sec
15

Merge onto I 80

13 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
17

Turn slight left

79 ft · 2 sec
18

Turn right onto PA 54

2.9 mi · 3 min · Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on PA 54

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Factory Street
20

Continue on PA 54

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
21

Turn left onto PA 54

9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road
Use the left lane.
22

Continue on PA 54

11 mi · 13 min · State Route 54
23

Continue on PA 901

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Locust Gap Highway
24

Continue on PA 901

2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
25

Continue on PA 901

9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
26

Continue on PA 901

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sunbury Street
27

Turn right onto PA 901

1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
28

Turn right onto PA 901

4.0 mi · 6 min · Gordon Nagle Trail
29

Continue on PA 901

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street
30

Turn left onto PA 183

0.7 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Street
31

Turn right onto PA 61

493 ft · 6 sec · Route 61 South
32

Continue on PA 61

11 mi · 12 min · Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
33

Continue on PA 61

4.2 mi · 5 min · Centre Street
34

Continue on PA 61

0.3 mi · 17 sec · South 4th Street
35

Continue on PA 61

2.3 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
36

Continue on PA 61

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
37

Continue on PA 61

3.2 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
38

Continue on PA 61

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
39

Continue on PA 61

4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
40

Continue on PA 61

2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
41

Continue on PA 61

0.8 mi · 1 min · North 4th Street
42

Turn left onto US 422 Business

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Franklin Street
43

Turn left onto South 6th Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
44

Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate

278 ft · 4 sec · Penn Street
45

Arrive at destination

US 422 Business Alternate

Trip Plan

Given the 2h 41m duration and turn-heavy nature, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours. With only one recommended stop and a short overall drive time, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch on the Susquehanna Beltway is less than 14 miles, and local roads can sometimes lead to less frequent service areas. This route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for leisurely exploration without feeling rushed.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.7 miles from Avis, PA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.8 miles.

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 27 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.7 miles or 1h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 11m

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 Avis, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Avis, PA

This is one driving day of about 123.5 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Avis, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Susquehanna Beltway for about 13.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Elysburg, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elysburg, PA

62 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

Montgomery, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elysburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.7 miles from Avis, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Gibraltar Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Birdsboro, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 17.8 and 123.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
17.8 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 15

Take the exit onto US 15 toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 27A Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
7
18 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 15

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
18 mi into trip | ~23m in | US 15 / Market Street

Merge onto US 15 / Market Street

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
34.8 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
6
123.3 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | South 6th Street

Turn left onto South 6th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.47 one way

$40.95 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $22.42 $44.85
premium $4.93 $23.95 $47.90
diesel $5.61 $27.27 $54.53

Estimated Tolls: $0.18

Appalachian Thruway (2.5 mi) $0.18

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.1 0 $12.97 $5.93
Efficient EV 30.9 0 $10.81 $4.94
EV Truck/SUV 49.4 0 $17.29 $7.90

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Avis, PA

Late night in Avis on Tuesday

Local time

4:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Reading, PA

Late night in Reading on Tuesday

Local time

4:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 41m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 89.4
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 19% of the journey on highways. The Susquehanna Beltway provides the longest uninterrupted stretch at 13.8 miles, offering a brief period of more consistent speed. As you progress, the road character will shift, incorporating more local roads that require your attention. This means you'll be engaging with the landscape at a more intimate pace, rather than a high-speed transit.

Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on Susquehanna Beltway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 17.8 miles in near US 15.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 123.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (US 15 / Market Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Avis, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.

Washingtonville

48.7 mi in | ~1h 3m

About the Cities

Starting in Avis, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1901

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 2h 41m. Total distance: 123.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on Susquehanna Beltway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.18 in tolls one way, starting with Appalachian Thruway. 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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Reading, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (US 15 / Market Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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