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Trip from Lewisburg, PA to Reading, PA

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

86.9 mi

140 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lewisburg, PA, PA

Lewisburg, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

The drive from Lewisburg, PA to Reading, PA covers 86.9 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Route 54, Center Avenue, Pottsville Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on State Route 54. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.38 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

43.4 miles from Lewisburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 86.9 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.
State Route 54 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near PA 405.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.5 miles (PA 405): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (US 11; PA 405 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (PA 405 / King Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 405

Turn right onto PA 405

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
7.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 11; PA 405 / Water Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 11; PA 405 / Water Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
8.1 mi into trip | ~14m in | PA 405 / King Street

Turn right onto PA 405 / King Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
10.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | PA 61 / Market Street

Turn left onto PA 61 / Market Street

Navigation decision point

6
86.7 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | South 6th Street

Turn left onto South 6th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 54 11.1 mi 13m
Center Avenue 10.6 mi 12m
Pottsville Pike 10.2 mi 12m
State Street 10 mi 11m
Sunbury Road 9.4 mi 11m
PA 405 8.8 mi 15m
Centre Street 4.2 mi 5m
Gordon Nagle Trail 4 mi 6m
Longest stretch: State Route 54 — 11.1 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewisburg, PA and Reading, PA.

1

Start on PA 45

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Market Street
2

Turn right onto PA 405

7.5 mi · 13 min · PA 405
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

At end of road, turn left onto US 11; PA 405

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Water Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto PA 405

0.1 mi · 13 sec · King Street
Use the right lane.
5

Continue on PA 405

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bridge Avenue
6

Continue on PA 405

1.3 mi · 2 min · PA 405
7

Turn left onto PA 61

1.4 mi · 1 min · Market Street
8

Continue on PA 61

10 mi · 11 min · State Street
9

Turn left onto PA 487

2.3 mi · 3 min · PA 487
10

Turn right onto PA 54

1.5 mi · 1 min · South Market Street
11

Continue on PA 54

11 mi · 13 min · State Route 54
12

Continue on PA 901

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Locust Gap Highway
13

Continue on PA 901

2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
14

Continue on PA 901

9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
15

Continue on PA 901

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sunbury Street
16

Turn right onto PA 901

1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
17

Turn right onto PA 901

4.0 mi · 6 min · Gordon Nagle Trail
18

Continue on PA 901

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street
19

Turn left onto PA 183

0.7 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Street
20

Turn right onto PA 61

493 ft · 6 sec · Route 61 South
21

Continue on PA 61

11 mi · 12 min · Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on PA 61

4.2 mi · 5 min · Centre Street
23

Continue on PA 61

0.3 mi · 17 sec · South 4th Street
24

Continue on PA 61

2.3 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Continue on PA 61

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Continue on PA 61

3.2 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Continue on PA 61

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
28

Continue on PA 61

4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
29

Continue on PA 61

2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
30

Continue on PA 61

0.8 mi · 1 min · North 4th Street
31

Turn left onto US 422 Business

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Franklin Street
32

Turn left onto South 6th Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
33

Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate

278 ft · 4 sec · Penn Street
34

Arrive at destination

US 422 Business Alternate

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 43.4 miles from Lewisburg, PA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.1 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 1h 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.4 miles or 58m 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 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 Lewisburg, 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 Lewisburg, PA

This is one driving day of about 86.9 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lewisburg, 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.
The longest stretch is on State Route 54 for about 11.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.4 mi from Lewisburg, PA · 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

43 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.4 miles from Lewisburg, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 53.9
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.38 one way

$28.76 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $15.73 $31.47
premium $4.92 $16.84 $33.68
diesel $5.64 $19.31 $38.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.1 0 $9.12 $4.17
Efficient EV 21.7 0 $7.60 $3.48
EV Truck/SUV 34.8 0 $12.17 $5.56

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Lewisburg, PA

Evening in Lewisburg on Sunday

Local time

8:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Partly Sunny

S 12 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 4:55AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Reading, PA

Evening in Reading on Sunday

Local time

8:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 5 to 15 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 4:55AM EDT by NWS State College 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.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 57m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lewisburg, PA to Reading, PA covers 86.9 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 54, Center Avenue, Pottsville Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.4 miles from Lewisburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.38 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 86.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.5 miles (PA 405): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (US 11; PA 405 / Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (PA 405 / King Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lewisburg, PA to Reading, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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