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Trip from North Warren, PA to Reading, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 37m
Distance
260.9 mi
420 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 24m
★
6 AM
5h 37m
8 AM
6h 4m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 44m
3 PM
5h 48m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Warren, PA
Michael Taccetta
Reading, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
North Warren, PA to Reading, PA is 260.9 miles and takes about 5h 37m via Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, taking you across the northeastern part of the state. With most of the miles on surface roads, expect a more relaxed pace compared to interstate travel. It's a single-day trip with a manageable duration, suitable for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
130.4 miles from North Warren, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 112.7 mi | 2h 1m |
| PA 948 | 23.8 mi | 35m |
| Boot Jack Road | 11.2 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:
Keystone Shortway
— 112.7 mi, about 2h 1m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,050 veh/hr typical · worst 1,469
Quietest
2 AM
~189 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Warren, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Railroad Street
75 ft
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6 sec
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Railroad Street
2
Turn right onto Vine Street
112 ft
·
11 sec
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Vine Street
3
Turn left onto US 62
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Market Street
4
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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West 4th Avenue
5
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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Hickory Street
6
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
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24 sec
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Hickory Bridge
7
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
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57 sec
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Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Main Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
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4 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
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2 min
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North Main Street
12
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
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6 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi
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2 min
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West Main Street
14
Take the exit
265 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
15
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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South Main Street
16
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi
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12 min
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PA 948
17
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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PA 66
18
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi
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22 min
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PA 948
19
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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West Main Street
20
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi
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16 min
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Boot Jack Road
21
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi
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6 min
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Penfield Road
22
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
·
8 min
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Hoovertown Road
23
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi
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14 min
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State Park Road
24
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
25
Merge onto I 80
113 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
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Keystone Shortway
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
27
Turn slight left
79 ft
·
2 sec
28
Turn right onto PA 54
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on PA 54
0.1 mi
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19 sec
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Factory Street
30
Continue on PA 54
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
31
Turn left onto PA 54
9.7 mi
·
11 min
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Elysburg Road
Use the left lane.
32
Continue on PA 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
33
Continue on PA 901
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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Locust Gap Highway
34
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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Fairgrounds Road
35
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
·
11 min
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Sunbury Road
36
Continue on PA 901
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Sunbury Street
37
Turn right onto PA 901
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Pottsville Minersville Highway
38
Turn right onto PA 901
4.0 mi
·
6 min
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Gordon Nagle Trail
39
Continue on PA 901
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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North Sillyman Street
40
Turn left onto PA 183
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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Pottsville Street
41
Turn right onto PA 61
493 ft
·
6 sec
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Route 61 South
42
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
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Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
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5 min
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Centre Street
44
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
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South 4th Street
45
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
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Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
46
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
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Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
47
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
48
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
49
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
50
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
51
Continue on PA 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
52
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Franklin Street
53
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
54
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
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Penn Street
55
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour, 37-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from North Warren, PA, to avoid any potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you move away from the Keystone Shortway, as services might be more spread out on the surface road sections. The estimated fuel cost of $43 should help with budgeting for gas.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 130.4 miles from North Warren, PA, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.7 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 57 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.4 miles or 3h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 33m
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 North Warren, 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 North Warren, PA
This is one driving day of about 260.9 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from North Warren, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 112.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 130.4 miles from North Warren, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Montour County Rest Area Eastbound
0 mi from route
Centre County Rest Area Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Clinton County Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Clinton County Rest Area Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Sapp Brothers Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Montour County Rest Area Westbound
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Allegheny National Forest
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
First break
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Marienville, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18149275700
Visit websiteGibraltar Park
4.1
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, ~12 min detour
Home stretch
4.7 mi from route
~12 min detour
Birdsboro, Pennsylvania
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 260.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Vine Street
Turn right onto Vine Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Hickory Street
Turn left onto Hickory Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Crescent Park
Turn left onto Crescent Park
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
186.1 mi into trip
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~3h 59m in
Take the exit toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
6
260.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 36m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.57 one way
$91.13 round trip
$4.44/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.86 | $49.89 | $99.78 |
| premium | $5.20 | $53.37 | $106.74 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $64.46 | $128.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.3 | 0 | $27.39 | $12.52 |
| Efficient EV | 65.2 | 0 | $22.83 | $10.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.4 | 1 | $36.53 | $16.70 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
North Warren, PA
Late night in North Warren on Saturday
Local time
1:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
SW 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Reading, PA
Late night in Reading on Saturday
Local time
1:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
N 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
3 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
5h 37m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 224.9
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route covers 260.9 miles with a significant portion on surface roads, as indicated by its 15% highway share. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 112.7 miles on the Keystone Shortway before transitioning to more local roadways. Expect a driving experience that involves more frequent interactions with local traffic and fewer exits than a typical interstate drive.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
55 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 112.7 mi on Keystone Shortway.
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 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Vine 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 260.9 miles you will encounter 23 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 (Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,077 ft
253 ft
Total Climb
2,718 ft
Total Descent
3,684 ft
Highest Point
2,077 ft
~74.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,824 ft
Notable High Points
1,753 ft at ~149.1 miles
+696 ft prominence
1,345 ft at ~205 miles
+648 ft prominence
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 North Warren, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.
Washingtonville
186.1 mi in
|
~3h 59m
About the Cities
Arriving in Reading, PA
Full guide →Founded 1748
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.
Top landmarks
- • Frederick Lauer Monument — monument in City Park, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
- • Skew Arch Bridge
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 5h 37m. Total distance: 260.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). 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 112.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Reading, PA before the return drive.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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