Origin
Wyalusing, PA
Morning in Wyalusing on Tuesday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wyalusing, 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
3h 12m
Distance
140.5 mi
226 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 1m
★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wyalusing, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
This 140.5-mile drive from Wyalusing, PA to Reading, PA is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 12 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on I-81, the Tunkhannock Highway, and Roosevelt Highway, with about 35% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $23. Given its relatively short duration, it's well-suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. This route stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward connection between 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
70.3 miles from Wyalusing, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 34 mi | 38m |
| Tunkhannock Highway | 15.8 mi | 25m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 14.8 mi | 21m |
| PA 309 | 11.9 mi | 15m |
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Pottsville Pike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Memorial Highway | 9.7 mi | 16m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 8.8 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 34 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyalusing, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on First Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
First Street
2
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
State Street
3
Continue on US 6
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 6
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
5
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
River Street
6
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on US 6
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn straight onto US 6
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Toward US 6 Bypass East: Scranton
9
Turn right onto PA 29
300 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on PA 29
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Tunkhannock Highway
11
Continue on PA 29
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Hunter Highway
12
Continue on PA 29
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Tunkhannock Highway
13
Turn left onto PA 309; PA 415
9.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit onto PA 309
12 mi
·
15 min
·
PA 309
15
Continue on I 81
34 mi
·
38 min
·
I 81
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 124B
Toward PA 61 North: Frackville
17
Turn straight onto PA 61
500 ft
·
13 sec
·
Skyline Drive
18
Turn uturn onto PA 61
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Skyline Drive
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on PA 61
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
20
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
21
Continue on PA 61
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
22
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
23
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
24
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
26
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
27
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
31
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
32
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on PA 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
34
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Franklin Street
35
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
36
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
37
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 12-minute trip, leaving Wyalusing in the morning will give you ample time to reach Reading without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop, you have the flexibility to decide when and where to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $23, and plan your last refueling accordingly. A good tip for this route is to be aware of the transition points between the major highways and the Tunkhannock Highway/Roosevelt Highway to anticipate changes in speed and traffic.
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 70.3 miles from Wyalusing, PA, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34 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 31 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.3 miles or 1h 45m 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 39m
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 Wyalusing, 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 Wyalusing, PA
This is one driving day of about 140.5 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Wyalusing, 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 I 81 for about 34 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.3 miles from Wyalusing, 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 0.2 and 140.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 6 / State Street
Turn left onto US 6 / State Street
Navigation decision point
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
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PA 29 / Bridge Street
Turn right onto PA 29 / Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
98.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Frackville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 124B
Toward PA 61 North: Frackville
8
98.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
|
PA 61 / Skyline Drive
Turn uturn onto PA 61 / Skyline Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
140.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.29 one way
$46.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
| premium | $4.93 | $27.25 | $54.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.02 | $62.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.75 | $6.74 |
| Efficient EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.29 | $5.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.67 | $8.99 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Tuesday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
46°F
Hudson, PA
70 mi in
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
23 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
3h 12m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive presents a mixed profile, blending highway speeds with more localized travel. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on major roadways, including a continuous stretch of 34 miles on I-81. With 35% of the route on highways, expect periods of faster travel, interspersed with segments on roads like the Tunkhannock Highway and Roosevelt Highway. This variation means the driving experience will shift, offering a dynamic journey rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 6 / State 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 3h 12m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 6 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.8 miles (PA 29 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 98.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 3h 12m. Total distance: 140.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 6 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.8 miles (PA 29 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 98.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Reading, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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