Origin
Jersey Shore, PA
Late night in Jersey Shore on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jersey Shore, PA to Reading, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
120.9 mi
195 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jersey Shore, PA
Maydonshoots
Trip Overview
Jersey Shore, PA to Reading, PA is 120.9 miles and takes about 2h 38m via Susquehanna Beltway, Keystone Shortway, and US Highway 15, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and local road segments, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It's a manageable distance for a single day, making it ideal if you're looking for a relatively quick transit between these two points without a significant time commitment.
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
60.4 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Beltway | 13.6 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
— 13.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey Shore, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Mount Pleasant Avenue
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mount Pleasant Avenue
2
Turn right onto Allegheny Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Allegheny Street
3
Turn left onto PA 44
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
5
Merge onto US 220
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
6
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.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 15
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto US 15
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn slight left onto US 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Pike
10
Continue on US 15
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 15
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbranch Highway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
14
Merge onto I 80
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Keystone Shortway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
16
Turn slight left
79 ft
·
2 sec
17
Turn right onto PA 54
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on PA 54
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Factory Street
19
Continue on PA 54
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
20
Turn left onto PA 54
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Elysburg Road
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on PA 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
22
Continue on PA 901
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
23
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
24
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
25
Continue on PA 901
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
26
Turn right onto PA 901
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
27
Turn right onto PA 901
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
28
Continue on PA 901
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
29
Turn left onto PA 183
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
30
Turn right onto PA 61
493 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
31
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
33
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
34
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
37
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
38
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
39
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
40
Continue on PA 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
41
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Franklin Street
42
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
43
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
44
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 38m duration, leaving in the morning from Jersey Shore, PA, allows ample time to reach Reading, PA, well before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated around $20, this is a straightforward trip. Pay attention to the frequent turns, as indicated by the route's 'turn-heavy local drive' profile; staying alert to navigation is key. Consider topping off your fuel tank before you depart, as the highway share is relatively low, meaning more time might be spent on roads where fuel stations are less frequent.
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 60.4 miles from Jersey Shore, PA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.6 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.4 miles or 1h 18m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reading, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Jersey Shore, 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 Jersey Shore, PA
This is one driving day of about 120.9 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Jersey Shore, 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 13.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.4 miles from Jersey Shore, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 15.2 and 120.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
15.4 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
15.4 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
32.2 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
120.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.04 one way
$40.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $21.95 | $43.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $23.45 | $46.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.69 | $53.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 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 | 36.3 | 0 | $12.69 | $5.80 |
| Efficient EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.58 | $4.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.93 | $7.74 |
Gas CO2
42 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.
Destination
Reading, PA
Late night in Reading on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
13 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 38m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 19% of the journey on highways. While you'll encounter segments of the Susquehanna Beltway and Keystone Shortway, much of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll find is 13.6 miles on the Susquehanna Beltway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that shifts frequently between faster highway speeds and more intricate local navigation.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 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 15.2 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 18 significant decision points across 120.9 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 15.2 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 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.
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 Jersey Shore, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.
Washingtonville
46.1 mi in
|
~1h
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 120.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on Susquehanna Beltway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 15.2 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (US 15 / Market Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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