Origin
Mifflinburg, PA
Morning in Mifflinburg on Tuesday
Local time
9:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mifflinburg, 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
2h 9m
Distance
94.9 mi
153 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
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6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mifflinburg, PA
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Trip Overview
This 94.9-mile drive from Mifflinburg, PA, to Reading, PA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily via State Route 54 and Pottsville Pike, with about 16% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $16, making it an economical option. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you to explore both destinations without needing an overnight stay. The drive offers a straightforward connection within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.5 miles from Mifflinburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 54 | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Pottsville Pike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| State Street | 10 mi | 11m |
| Sunbury Road | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Furnace Road | 8.8 mi | 14m |
| Westbranch Highway | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Centre Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 54
— 11.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mifflinburg, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on PA 45
18 ft
·
4 sec
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Chestnut Street
2
Turn right onto PA 304
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
4th Street
3
Turn left onto Maple Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
4
Continue on Furnace Road
8.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Furnace Road
5
Turn right onto US 15
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Westbranch Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 61 South: Sunbury
7
Continue on PA 61; PA 147
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 61; PA 147
8
Turn right onto PA 61
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
9
Continue on PA 61
10 mi
·
11 min
·
State Street
10
Turn left onto PA 487
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 487
11
Turn right onto PA 54
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Market Street
12
Continue on PA 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
13
Continue on PA 901
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
14
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
15
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
16
Continue on PA 901
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
17
Turn right onto PA 901
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
18
Turn right onto PA 901
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
19
Continue on PA 901
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
20
Turn left onto PA 183
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
21
Turn right onto PA 61
493 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
22
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
24
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
25
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on PA 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
32
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Franklin Street
33
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
34
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
35
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 2 hours, this 94.9-mile trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can comfortably start your drive to Reading, PA, any time of day. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan for brief breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point or when you notice your fuel gauge is getting low, keeping the $16 fuel cost in mind. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route is to ensure your navigation system is up-to-date, as the frequent changes in road names and numbers can be tricky to follow without clear guidance, especially on the local segments like Center Avenue.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.5 miles from Mifflinburg, PA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.1 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 21 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.5 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
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 Mifflinburg, 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 Mifflinburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 94.9 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Mifflinburg, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Route 54 for about 11.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.5 miles from Mifflinburg, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 94.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 304 / 4th Street
Turn right onto PA 304 / 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Maple Street
Turn left onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 15 / Westbranch Highway
Turn right onto US 15 / Westbranch Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward PA 61 South: Sunbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 61 South: Sunbury
6
94.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.73 one way
$31.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.40 | $36.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.95 | $41.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.96 | $4.56 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38 | 0 | $13.29 | $6.07 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Morning in Reading on Tuesday
Local time
9:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Tremont, PA
47 mi in
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
14 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 9m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 94.9-mile journey. While 16% of the route utilizes highways, the bulk of your travel will be on local roads, including State Route 54 and Pottsville Pike. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 11.1 miles on State Route 54, so be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction. This profile suggests a driving experience that keeps you engaged with the changing landscape and road conditions, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on State Route 54.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 304 / 4th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 94.9 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (PA 304 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (US 15 / Westbranch Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Mifflinburg, PA
Full guide →Founded 1792
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 9m. Total distance: 94.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on State Route 54. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 304 / 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (US 15 / Westbranch Highway): 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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