Origin
West Hazleton, PA
Morning in West Hazleton on Sunday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hazleton, PA to Reading, 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 19m
Distance
51.7 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
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 51.7-mile drive from West Hazleton, PA to Reading, PA will take you about 1 hour and 19 minutes. It's a straightforward day trip, perfect for a single-day excursion within the Northeast region. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a moderate share of highway driving. Expect to spend around $9 on fuel for this journey. The overall feel is that of a typical local road trip, connecting two points within Pennsylvania without venturing into drastically different landscapes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville Pike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Summer Valley Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Clamtown Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Claremont Avenue | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| South Church Street | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Centre Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Centre Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Mile Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Pottsville Pike
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hazleton, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Warren Street
388 ft
·
19 sec
·
Warren Street
2
Turn right onto West Green Street
203 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Green Street
3
Turn right onto PA 93; PA 924
286 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Broad Street
4
Continue on PA 93; PA 924
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broad Street
5
Turn right onto PA 309
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Church Street
6
Continue on PA 309
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Mile Hill Road
7
Continue on PA 309
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Claremont Avenue
8
Continue on PA 309
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Center Street
9
Continue on PA 309
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Penn Pike
10
Turn right onto PA 443
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Clamtown Road
11
Continue on PA 443
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Railroad Avenue
12
Turn right onto PA 443; PA 895
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hughes Street
13
Continue on PA 443; PA 895
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Summer Valley Road
14
Turn left onto PA 61
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Centre Turnpike
15
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
16
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
17
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on PA 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
24
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Franklin Street
25
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
27
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
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from West Hazleton, 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 0.1 and 51.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Green Street
Turn right onto West Green Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 93; PA 924 / North Broad Street
Turn right onto PA 93; PA 924 / North Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 309 / South Church Street
Turn right onto PA 309 / South Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
PA 443; PA 895 / Hughes Street
Turn right onto PA 443; PA 895 / Hughes Street
Navigation decision point
6
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.57 one way
$17.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.39 | $18.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.03 | $20.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Centre Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
7 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 19m 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 by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive rather than a high-speed transit. Only about a third of the journey involves highway travel, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 10.2 miles on Pottsville Pike. You'll be maneuvering along roads like Summer Valley Road and Clamtown Road, which suggests a more intimate connection with the local terrain. The drive's personality is less about open vistas and more about the experience of navigating Pennsylvania's local thoroughfares.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Pottsville Pike.
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 around 0.1 miles in near West Green 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 1h 19m 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: at 0.1 miles (West Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 93; PA 924 / North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (PA 309 / South Church Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 51.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Pottsville Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.12 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.
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 (West Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 93; PA 924 / North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (PA 309 / South Church Street): Navigation decision point.
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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