Origin
New Philadelphia, PA
Morning in New Philadelphia on Tuesday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Philadelphia, 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
54m
Distance
39.7 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Philadelphia, PA
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Trip Overview
New Philadelphia, PA to Reading, PA is 39.7 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Center Avenue and Pottsville Pike, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short duration and surface road profile, it's a straightforward trip perfect for a single day. You'll mainly be navigating local roads, so expect typical traffic patterns for this type of route. It's an easy connection if you're looking for a quick hop between these two areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Pottsville Pike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Centre Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Route 61 South | 3 mi | 3m |
| Centre Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Market Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Weigand Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Valley Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Center Avenue
— 10.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Philadelphia, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Water Street
120 ft
·
9 sec
·
Water Street
2
Turn left onto US 209
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Valley Street
3
Continue on US 209
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Market Street
4
Continue on US 209
415 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pike Street
5
Turn left onto US 209
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Coal Street
6
Turn right onto US 209
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Weigand Boulevard
7
Continue on US 209
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Mauch Chunk Street
8
Turn left onto PA 61
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
9
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
10
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
11
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
13
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
14
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on PA 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
21
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Franklin Street
22
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
24
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
20 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 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from New Philadelphia, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 209 / Valley Street
Turn left onto US 209 / Valley Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 209 / Coal Street
Turn left onto US 209 / Coal Street
Navigation decision point
4
39.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business / Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
6
39.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
39.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
US 422 Business Alternate / Penn Street
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate / Penn Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.58 one way
$13.16 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
13 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
54m 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 is primarily surface roads, with only about 8% on highways. You'll spend most of your time on local streets, including a 10.6-mile stretch on Center Avenue. Be prepared for traffic signals and intersections as you transition from one main road to another. The longest continuous stretch without a significant break is on Center Avenue.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 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?
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 early in the drive near US 209 / Valley Street.
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 54m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 209 / Valley Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (US 209 / Coal Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.3 miles (US 422 Business / Franklin Street): Navigation decision point.
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 54m. Total distance: 39.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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.
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 (US 209 / Valley Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (US 209 / Coal Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.3 miles (US 422 Business / Franklin Street): Navigation decision point.
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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