Origin
Coaldale, PA
Evening in Coaldale on Thursday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coaldale, PA to Reading, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
42.5 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coaldale, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Coaldale, PA to Reading, PA covers 42.5 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pottsville Pike, Summer Valley Road, Clamtown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on Pottsville Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 42.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 42.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pottsville Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 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 42.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 209 / West Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (South Greenwood Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
5th Street
Turn right onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 209 / West Water Street
Turn left onto US 209 / West Water Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
South Greenwood Street
Turn left onto South Greenwood Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Cedar Street
Turn right onto Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
6
42.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville Pike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Summer Valley Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Clamtown Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Centre Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Centre Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East Broad Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Centre Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Water Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pottsville Pike
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coaldale, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on East Phillips Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Phillips Street
2
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
5th Street
3
Turn left onto US 209
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Water Street
4
Continue on US 209
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Broad Street
5
Turn left onto South Greenwood Street
180 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Greenwood Street
6
Turn right onto Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Cedar Street
7
Turn left onto PA 309
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Street
8
Continue on PA 309
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Penn Pike
9
Turn right onto PA 443
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Clamtown Road
10
Continue on PA 443
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Railroad Avenue
11
Turn right onto PA 443; PA 895
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hughes Street
12
Continue on PA 443; PA 895
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Summer Valley Road
13
Turn left onto PA 61
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Centre Turnpike
14
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
15
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
16
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on PA 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
23
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Franklin Street
24
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
·
Penn Street
26
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.2 mi from Coaldale, PA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Coaldale, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.05 one way
$14.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.72 | $15.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
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
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Evening in Reading on Thursday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Hamburg, PA
21 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
8 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 7m 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 Coaldale, PA to Reading, PA covers 42.5 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pottsville Pike, Summer Valley Road, Clamtown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.2 miles from Coaldale, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.05 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 209 / West Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (South Greenwood Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Coaldale, PA to Reading, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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