Origin
Coudersport, PA
Late night in Coudersport on Wednesday
Local time
2:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coudersport, PA to Reading, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
199.1 mi
320 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
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6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coudersport, PA
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Trip Overview
Embarking from Coudersport to Reading, Pennsylvania, this 199.1-mile journey will take approximately 4 hours and 36 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Appalachian Thruway, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, and Keystone Shortway, about 23% of this drive is on highways. With a projected fuel cost of $33 and the recommendation for a single day, this trip is well-suited for a day trip. The route offers a practical travel experience through Pennsylvania's Northeast region. This drive is a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
99.5 miles from Coudersport, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this route. While 23% of the journey includes highway segments, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.2 miles on the Appalachian Thruway. This suggests a driving experience that involves more frequent adjustments and a varied pace, rather than a consistent high-speed cruise. The character of the drive will likely shift between quicker highway sections and more winding local road navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 54 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Appalachian Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 93.4 miles in near US 15.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 199.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 93.4 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.6 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.6 miles (US 15 / Market Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
93.4 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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US 15
Take the exit onto US 15 toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
7
93.6 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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US 15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
93.6 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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US 15 / Market Street
Merge onto US 15 / Market Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
110.4 mi into trip
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~2h 42m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
6
198.9 mi into trip
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~4h 35m in
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South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Coudersport, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.
Washingtonville
124.3 mi in
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~2h 58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Thruway | 29.2 mi | 34m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 28.5 mi | 39m |
| Keystone Shortway | 13 mi | 13m |
| US Highway 15 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| State Route 54 | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Route 287 | 10.6 mi | 18m |
| Pottsville Pike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
Appalachian Thruway
— 29.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coudersport, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on US 6; PA 44
4.1 mi
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7 min
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East Second Street
2
Continue on US 6
17 mi
·
23 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3
Continue on US 6
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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West Main Street
4
Continue on US 6
11 mi
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16 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5
Turn right onto PA 362
3.2 mi
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5 min
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Pinecreek Road
6
Continue on PA 362
1.7 mi
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3 min
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Pine Creek Road
7
Continue on PA 362
0.4 mi
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46 sec
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Pinecreek Road
8
Continue on PA 660
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Route 660
9
Continue on PA 660
0.9 mi
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1 min
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West Avenue
10
Continue on PA 660
0.3 mi
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38 sec
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Main Street
11
Turn right onto PA 287
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Central Avenue
12
Continue on PA 287
11 mi
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18 min
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Route 287
13
Continue on PA 414
9.7 mi
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16 min
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Route 414
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
15
Merge onto I 99; US 15
29 mi
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34 min
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Appalachian Thruway
16
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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US 15
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
159 ft
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5 sec
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US 15
Use the right lane.
18
Merge onto US 15
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Market Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn slight left onto US 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Montgomery Pike
20
Continue on US 15
12 mi
·
16 min
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US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 15
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Westbranch Highway
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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58 sec
24
Merge onto I 80
13 mi
·
13 min
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Keystone Shortway
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
26
Turn slight left
79 ft
·
2 sec
27
Turn right onto PA 54
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on PA 54
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Factory Street
29
Continue on PA 54
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
30
Turn left onto PA 54
9.7 mi
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11 min
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Elysburg Road
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on PA 54
11 mi
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13 min
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State Route 54
32
Continue on PA 901
0.4 mi
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41 sec
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Locust Gap Highway
33
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
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2 min
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Fairgrounds Road
34
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
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11 min
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Sunbury Road
35
Continue on PA 901
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Sunbury Street
36
Turn right onto PA 901
1.8 mi
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2 min
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Pottsville Minersville Highway
37
Turn right onto PA 901
4.0 mi
·
6 min
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Gordon Nagle Trail
38
Continue on PA 901
0.2 mi
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33 sec
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North Sillyman Street
39
Turn left onto PA 183
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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Pottsville Street
40
Turn right onto PA 61
493 ft
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6 sec
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Route 61 South
41
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
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12 min
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Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
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5 min
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Centre Street
43
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
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17 sec
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South 4th Street
44
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
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2 min
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Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
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43 sec
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Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
46
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
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3 min
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Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
47
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
48
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
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6 min
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Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
49
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
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Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
50
Continue on PA 61
0.8 mi
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1 min
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North 4th Street
51
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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Franklin Street
52
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
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24 sec
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South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
53
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
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Penn Street
54
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour 36 minute duration, starting your drive from Coudersport in the morning will allow you to reach Reading with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a significant change in route is 29.2 miles. The $33 fuel cost is a good estimate for planning, but always factor in a little extra. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you can depart at your leisure but aim to leave early to maximize your time upon arrival.
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 99.5 miles from Coudersport, PA, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.2 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 80 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.5 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 46m
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 Coudersport, 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 Coudersport, PA
This is one driving day of about 199.1 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Coudersport, 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 Appalachian Thruway for about 29.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.5 mi from Coudersport, PA · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.5 miles from Coudersport, 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
$33.01 one way
$66.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $36.15 | $72.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $38.61 | $77.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.96 | $87.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.05
Appalachian Thruway
(29.2 mi)
$2.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.91 | $9.56 |
| Efficient EV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.42 | $7.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.6 | 0 | $27.87 | $12.74 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Late night in Reading on Wednesday
Local time
2:14 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 36m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Coudersport, PA to Reading, PA covers 199.1 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Appalachian Thruway, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Keystone Shortway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.5 miles from Coudersport, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 199.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 93.4 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.6 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.6 miles (US 15 / Market Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Coudersport, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.
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