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Trip from Reading, PA to Avis, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 42m

Distance

124.3 mi

200 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 32m ★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Avis, PA, PA

Avis, PA

K6

Trip Overview

Reading, PA to Avis, PA is 124.3 miles and takes about 2h 42m via Pottsville Pike, Susquehanna Beltway, and Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and local road segments, rather than a continuous high-speed journey. It's a manageable distance for a single day, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a straightforward trip between these two points in the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

62.1 miles from Reading, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pottsville Pike 14.4 mi 18m
Susquehanna Beltway 13.8 mi 18m
Keystone Shortway 13.2 mi 14m
US Highway 15 11.7 mi 16m
Locust Gap Highway 11.5 mi 13m
Centre Turnpike 10.6 mi 12m
South Market Street 9.7 mi 11m
Sunbury Road 9.4 mi 11m
Longest stretch: Pottsville Pike — 14.4 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Avis, PA.

1

Start on US 422 Business Alternate

279 ft · 8 sec · Penn Street
2

Turn right onto US 222 BUS

0.5 mi · 55 sec · North 5th Street
3

Turn slight left onto PA 61

3.0 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on PA 61

4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on PA 61

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on PA 61

3.2 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on PA 61

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on PA 61

2.3 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on PA 61

0.3 mi · 19 sec · South 4th Street
10

Continue on PA 61

4.2 mi · 5 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on PA 61

11 mi · 12 min · Centre Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on PA 61

3.0 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South
13

Continue on PA 61

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
14

Continue on PA 61

0.2 mi · 20 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
15

Turn left onto US 209

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
16

At end of road, turn right onto US 209

0.4 mi · 38 sec · South Centre Street
17

Turn left onto US 209

2.3 mi · 4 min · West Market Street
18

Continue on US 209; PA 901

1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
Use the straight lane.
19

At end of road, turn left onto PA 901

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Sunbury Street
20

Continue on PA 901

9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
21

Continue on PA 901

2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
22

Continue on PA 901

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway
23

Continue on PA 54; PA 901

11 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway
24

Continue on PA 54

9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street
25

Turn right onto PA 54

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
Use the right lane.
26

Continue on PA 54

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Factory Street
Use the straight lane.
27

Continue on PA 54

3.0 mi · 3 min · Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
29

Merge onto I 80

13 mi · 14 min · Keystone Shortway
30

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 210A-B Toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport Use the slight right lane.
31

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 40 sec
Exit 210B Toward US 15 North: Williamsport
32

Merge onto US 15

2.6 mi · 3 min · Westbranch Highway
33

Continue on US 15

12 mi · 16 min · US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
34

Continue on US 15

1.1 mi · 1 min · Montgomery Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Continue on US 15

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hastings Street
36

Continue on US 15

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Market Street
Use the left lane.
37

Take the exit onto US 15

0.2 mi · 31 sec · US 15
Use the left lane.
38

Merge onto I 180; US 15; US 220

1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway
39

Keep slight left at fork onto US 220

12 mi · 16 min · Susquehanna Beltway
Toward US 220 South: Lock Haven Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40

Continue on US 220

2.5 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Thruway
41

Take the exit onto PA 44

0.2 mi · 19 sec · PA 44
42

Continue on PA 44

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Tiadaghton Avenue
43

Turn right onto East Central Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue
44

Turn left onto Purslane Alley

66 ft · 4 sec · Purslane Alley
45

Arrive at destination

Purslane Alley

Trip Plan

Given the 2h 42m estimated drive time and 124.3 miles, this trip is best suited for a single day. You'll want to start your journey with a full tank of gas, especially considering the longest uninterrupted stretch is 14.4 miles. While there's one recommended stop, the relatively short duration means you can be flexible with pacing. Keep an eye on your GPS for the numerous turns indicated by the 'turn-heavy' profile to ensure you stay on track for Avis, PA. The fuel cost estimate of $21 is helpful for budgeting your travel expenses.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.1 miles from Reading, PA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.4 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 27 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 62.1 miles or 1h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avis, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Reading, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Reading, PA

This is one driving day of about 124.3 miles and 2h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Reading, 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 Pottsville Pike for about 14.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Elysburg, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elysburg, PA

62 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

Cressona, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elysburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.1 miles from Reading, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Gibraltar Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 33.8 and 108.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
33.8 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 209 / Mauch Chunk Street

Turn left onto US 209 / Mauch Chunk Street

Navigation decision point

8
89.1 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Take the exit toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 210A-B Toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
6
89.4 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 15 North: Williamsport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 210B Toward US 15 North: Williamsport
6
106.2 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in | US 15

Take the exit onto US 15

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
108.1 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | US 220 / Susquehanna Beltway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 220 / Susquehanna Beltway toward US 220 South: Lock Haven

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 220 South: Lock Haven

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.61 one way

$41.21 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $22.57 $45.14
premium $4.93 $24.11 $48.21
diesel $5.61 $27.44 $54.89

Estimated Tolls: $0.92

Centre Turnpike (10.6 mi) $0.74
Appalachian Thruway (2.5 mi) $0.18

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.3 0 $13.05 $5.97
Efficient EV 31.1 0 $10.88 $4.97
EV Truck/SUV 49.7 0 $17.40 $7.96

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Reading, PA

Late night in Reading on Tuesday

Local time

4:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Avis, PA

Late night in Avis on Tuesday

Local time

4:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

15 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 42m 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 offers a turn-heavy local drive feel, with only 21% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14.4 miles on Pottsville Pike, indicating a significant portion of the drive is on less direct, more winding roads. The combination of Pottsville Pike, Susquehanna Beltway, and Keystone Shortway suggests a varied experience, likely transitioning between local roads and some limited-access sections. Be prepared for a driving pace that requires more attention to navigation and speed adjustments compared to a pure interstate cruise.

Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on Pottsville Pike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 33.8 miles in near US 209 / Mauch Chunk Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 124.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 33.8 miles (US 209 / Mauch Chunk Street): Navigation decision point; at 89.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Reading, PA to Avis, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Williamsport along the way.

Williamsport

89.1 mi in | ~1h 50m

About the Cities

Starting 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.

Arriving in Avis, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1901

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 42m. Total distance: 124.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on Pottsville Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.92 in tolls one way, starting with Centre Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Avis, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 33.8 miles (US 209 / Mauch Chunk Street): Navigation decision point; at 89.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Avis, 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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