Origin
Newlin, PA
Late night in Newlin on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newlin, 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
1h 29m
Distance
61.7 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newlin, PA
Kai
Trip Overview
Newlin, PA to Reading, PA is 61.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via Center Avenue, Pottsville Pike, and Numidia Drive, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing familiar Northeast territory. Expect a day of local driving with numerous turns, ideal for those who prefer a more hands-on navigation experience. The relatively short distance and manageable duration make it a convenient option for a quick getaway or an errand run between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Pottsville Pike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Numidia Drive | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Centre Street | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Skyline Drive | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Fountain Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Route 61 South | 3 mi | 3m |
| Centre Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Center Avenue
— 10.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newlin, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Quaker Meeting House Road
40 ft
·
3 sec
·
Quaker Meeting House Road
2
Turn right onto Ringtown Mountain Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ringtown Mountain Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto PA 42
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Numidia Drive
4
Continue on PA 42
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Aristes Highway
5
Continue on PA 42
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Avenue
6
Continue on PA 61
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Byrnesville Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto PA 54; PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto PA 61
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Hoffman Boulevard
9
Turn slight left onto PA 61
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
10
Turn left onto PA 61
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Fountain Street
11
Continue on PA 61
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Oak Street
12
Turn right onto PA 61
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lehigh Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Skyline Drive
14
Continue on PA 61
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
15
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
16
Continue on PA 61
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
17
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
18
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
19
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
21
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
22
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on PA 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
29
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Franklin Street
30
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
32
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
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Newlin, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.5 — 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
|
Ringtown Mountain Road
Turn right onto Ringtown Mountain Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 42 / Numidia Drive
At end of road, turn left onto PA 42 / Numidia Drive
Navigation decision point
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
PA 54; PA 61 / Centre Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 54; PA 61 / Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
PA 61 / South Lehigh Avenue
Turn right onto PA 61 / South Lehigh Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.23 one way
$20.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.20 | $22.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.62 | $27.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.64 | $3.95 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:08 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
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
1h 29m 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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 5% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through local roads for the majority of the 61.7 miles, which means frequent adjustments to your steering and speed. The longest continuous stretch you’ll encounter is 10.6 miles on Center Avenue, so be prepared for regular intersections and changes in scenery. The road personality shifts as you move from Center Avenue onto Pottsville Pike and then Numidia Drive, offering a varied, though consistently local, driving experience.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ringtown Mountain Road.
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 61.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Ringtown Mountain Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (PA 42 / Numidia Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (PA 54; PA 61 / Centre Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 29m. Total distance: 61.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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 (Ringtown Mountain Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (PA 42 / Numidia Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (PA 54; PA 61 / Centre Street): 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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