Origin
Reading, PA
Morning in Reading on Sunday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to West Hazleton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
61.9 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Hazleton, PA
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Trip Overview
This 61.9-mile drive from Reading, PA to West Hazleton, PA is a straightforward trip that should take you about 1 hour and 18 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-81, Pottsville Pike, and Centre Turnpike, this route offers a mixed driving experience, with 54% of it on highways. It's an ideal one-day trip, easily manageable within a single day with a modest fuel cost of around $10. Given that both locations are within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania, you won't be crossing any state lines, making for a simple journey without significant regional shifts.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 18.3 mi | 20m |
| Pottsville Pike | 14.4 mi | 18m |
| Centre Turnpike | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Joseph H. Long Boulevard | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Route 61 South | 3 mi | 3m |
| Centre Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| CAN DO Expressway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Claude A. Lord Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 18.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and West Hazleton, 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
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
15
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
16
Continue on PA 61
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 81 North: Hazleton
18
Merge onto I 81
18 mi
·
20 min
·
I 81
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward PA 924: Hazleton
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward PA 924: Hazleton
21
Turn straight onto PA 924
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
CAN DO Expressway
22
Turn left onto South Broad Street
105 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Broad Street
23
Turn left onto West Cranberry Avenue
388 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Cranberry Avenue
24
Continue on South Wayne Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Wayne Avenue
25
Turn right onto Webster Avenue
199 ft
·
14 sec
·
Webster Avenue
26
Turn left onto Warren Street
254 ft
·
11 sec
·
Warren Street
27
Arrive at destination
Warren Street
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 30.9 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 61.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Turn right onto US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Navigation decision point
6
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 924: Hazleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PA 924: Hazleton
5
61.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
West Cranberry Avenue
Turn left onto West Cranberry Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Webster Avenue
Turn right onto Webster Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
Warren Street
Turn left onto Warren Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.26 one way
$20.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.00 | $24.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.74
Centre Turnpike
(10.6 mi)
$0.74
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
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
West Hazleton, PA
Morning in West Hazleton on Sunday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
New Philadelphia, PA
31 mi in
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
7 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
1h 18m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a substantial 54% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 18.3 miles on I-81, which will likely feel like a typical interstate experience. The inclusion of Pottsville Pike and Centre Turnpike suggests a transition to more varied road types, potentially offering different driving dynamics outside of the main interstate. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road conditions as you progress towards West Hazleton.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 222 BUS / North 5th 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 61.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (US 222 BUS / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 59.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 61.6 miles (West Cranberry Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 61.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.74 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 West Hazleton, 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: at 0.1 miles (US 222 BUS / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 59.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 61.6 miles (West Cranberry Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Hazleton, 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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