Origin
Bloomsburg, PA
Late night in Bloomsburg on Wednesday
Local time
5:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bloomsburg, PA to Reading, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
75.3 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
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6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomsburg, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bloomsburg, PA to Reading, PA covers 75.3 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 4th Street, East Street, Poplar Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37.7 miles from Bloomsburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 75.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 4th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bloomsburg, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 1h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bloomsburg, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Poplar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ferry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Hill Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merceron Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Fourth Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomsburg, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Iron Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
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Iron Street
2
Turn left onto East 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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East 4th Street
3
Turn right onto East Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
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East Street
4
Continue on Poplar Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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Poplar Street
5
Continue on Ferry Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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Ferry Road
6
Continue on River Hill Drive
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
River Hill Drive
7
Continue on Merceron Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Merceron Street
8
Continue on North Fourth Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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North Fourth Street
9
Turn slight left onto Mill Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Mill Street
10
Keep slight left to continue on Numedia Drive
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Numedia Drive
11
Continue on Numidia Drive
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Numidia Drive
12
Continue on Aristes Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Aristes Highway
13
Continue on Locust Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Avenue
14
Continue on Byrnesville Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Byrnesville Road
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Centre Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Centre Street
16
Turn right onto South Hoffman Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
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South Hoffman Boulevard
17
Turn slight left onto Broad Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
18
Turn left onto Fountain Street
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Fountain Street
19
Continue on West Oak Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Oak Street
20
Turn right onto South Lehigh Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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South Lehigh Avenue
21
Continue on Skyline Drive
4.2 mi
·
4 min
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Skyline Drive
22
Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
23
Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
24
Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
25
Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
26
Continue on Route 61 South
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
27
Continue on Center Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
28
Continue on Centre Street
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
29
Continue on South 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
30
Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
31
Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
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Shoemaker Avenue
32
Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
33
Continue on North Centre Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
34
Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
35
Continue on Centre Avenue
2.8 mi
·
4 min
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Centre Avenue
36
Continue on North 4th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
37
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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Franklin Street
38
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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South 6th Street
39
Turn left onto Penn Street
279 ft
·
5 sec
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Penn Street
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.7 miles from Bloomsburg, PA, or about 55m into the drive.
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 75.3 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
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 Bloomsburg, 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 Bloomsburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 75.3 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bloomsburg, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.7 mi from Bloomsburg, PA · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 75.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Bloomsburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Reading, PA
The final approach into Reading, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Reading, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.48 one way
$24.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.67 | $27.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.60 | $29.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.63 | $33.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.61 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.54 | $4.82 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Reading, PA
Late night in Reading on Wednesday
Local time
5:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
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
1h 50m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bloomsburg, PA to Reading, PA covers 75.3 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 4th Street, East Street, Poplar Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.7 miles from Bloomsburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bloomsburg, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 1h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bloomsburg, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bloomsburg, PA to Reading, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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