Origin
Minersville, PA
Morning in Minersville on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minersville, 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
53m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 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 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minersville, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
This straightforward 38.1-mile drive from Minersville to Reading, Pennsylvania, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 53 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Center Avenue and Pottsville Pike, with no highway segments to worry about. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $6, making it an economical option. This route is ideal for a quick trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule rather than requiring an overnight stay. It offers a glimpse into the local Pennsylvania landscape without extensive travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Pottsville Pike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Centre Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Gordon Nagle Trail | 4 mi | 6m |
| Centre Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Pottsville Minersville Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Centre Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 4th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Center Avenue
— 10.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minersville, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on South Street
117 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Street
2
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
257 ft
·
12 sec
·
South 3rd Street
3
Turn right onto PA 901
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sunbury Street
4
Turn right onto PA 901
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
5
Turn right onto PA 901
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
6
Continue on PA 901
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
7
Turn left onto PA 183
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
8
Turn right onto PA 61
493 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
9
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
11
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
12
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on PA 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
19
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Franklin Street
20
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Minersville, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.9 — 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
|
South 3rd Street
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 901 / Sunbury Street
Turn right onto PA 901 / Sunbury Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
PA 183 / Pottsville Street
Turn left onto PA 183 / Pottsville Street
Navigation decision point
4
37.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
6
37.9 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.32 one way
$12.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
E 5 mph
0% 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
8 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
53m 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 for the entirety of this 38.1-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and county roads, so keep an eye on your speed and local traffic. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles on Center Avenue. This means frequent adjustments will be necessary, but it also keeps the drive engaging as you pass through various communities. The road character remains consistent, focusing on local navigation rather than open highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Center Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 38.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 901 / Sunbury Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (PA 183 / Pottsville Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Center Avenue. 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.
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: near the start (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 901 / Sunbury Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (PA 183 / Pottsville Street): Navigation decision point.
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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