Trip from Lamar, PA to Reading, PA

Drive Time

2h 35m

Distance

133.9 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Lamar, PA to Reading, PA covers 133.9 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Nittany Valley Drive, Keystone Shortway, PA 54 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.54 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

67 miles from Lamar, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 133.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Nittany Valley Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Nittany Valley Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Keystone Shortway	Unavailable	Refreshing
PA 54	Unavailable	Refreshing
Continental Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Factory Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Elysburg Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
State Route 54	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Nittany Valley Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Bletz Road

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Turn sharp left onto Nittany Valley Drive

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Take the ramp right

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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

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Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

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Turn slight left

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Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

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Continue on Factory Street

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Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

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Turn left onto Elysburg Road

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Continue on State Route 54

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Continue on Locust Gap Highway

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Continue on Fairgrounds Road

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Continue on Sunbury Road

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Continue on Sunbury Street

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Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

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Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

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Continue on North Sillyman Street

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Turn left onto Pottsville Street

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Turn right onto Route 61 South

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Continue on Center Avenue

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Continue on Centre Street

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Continue on South 4th Street

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Continue on Pottsville Pike

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Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

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Continue on Pottsville Pike

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Continue on North Centre Avenue

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Continue on Pottsville Pike

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Continue on Centre Avenue

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Continue on North 4th Street

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Turn left onto Franklin Street

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Turn left onto South 6th Street

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Turn left onto Penn Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 67 miles from Lamar, PA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67 miles or 1h 17m 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 7m

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 Lamar, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lamar, PA

This is one driving day of about 133.9 miles and 2h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lamar, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

67 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67 mi from Lamar, PA

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67 miles from Lamar, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.09	$21.54	$43.08
midgrade	$4.60	$24.24	$48.49
premium	$4.95	$26.12	$52.23
diesel	$5.98	$31.52	$63.05

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lamar, PA to Reading, PA covers 133.9 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Nittany Valley Drive, Keystone Shortway, PA 54. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 67 miles from Lamar, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.54 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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Trip from Lamar, PA to Reading, PA

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Main Roads

Step-by-Step Directions

When to Leave

Drive Plan

Before You Leave

Trip Strategy

Best Stop Towns on This Route

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

Seasonal Notes

Stops Along the Way

Fuel & Cost

Frequently Asked Questions

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