The drive from Mifflinville, PA to Reading, PA covers 83.1 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, Keystone Shortway, Center Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.9 miles on I 81.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.78 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.
Midpoint
41.6 miles from Mifflinville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 83.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Mifflinville, PA to Reading, PA covers 83.1 miles and takes about 1h 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.7 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
14.7 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
5
15 mi into trip|~18m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
40.6 mi into trip|~51m in
Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Frackville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 124B
Toward PA 61 North: Frackville
8
41.1 mi into trip|~52m in|PA 61 / Skyline Drive
Turn uturn onto PA 61 / Skyline Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
82.9 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|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 Mifflinville, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Nescopeck along the way.
Nescopeck
14.7 mi in|~17m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
20.9 mi
23m
Keystone Shortway
13.5 mi
15m
Center Avenue
10.6 mi
12m
Pottsville Pike
10.2 mi
12m
Skyline Drive
4.4 mi
5m
Centre Street
4.2 mi
5m
State Route 93
3.6 mi
6m
Route 61 South
3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 20.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mifflinville, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Market Street
120 ft·6 sec·Market Street
2
Turn right onto PA 339
0.9 mi·1 min·West 3rd Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
4
Merge onto I 80
14 mi·15 min·Keystone Shortway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
6
Keep slight right at fork
444 ft·11 sec
7
Turn straight onto PA 93
0.6 mi·57 sec·Berwick Hazleton Highway
8
Continue on PA 93
3.6 mi·6 min·State Route 93
9
Turn right onto Tomhicken Road
0.1 mi·12 sec·Tomhicken Road
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
11
Merge onto I 81
21 mi·23 min·I 81
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 124BToward PA 61 North: Frackville
13
Turn straight onto PA 61
500 ft·13 sec·Skyline Drive
14
Turn uturn onto PA 61
4.3 mi·5 min·Skyline Drive
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on PA 61
1.1 mi·1 min·Joseph H. Long Boulevard
16
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi·1 min·Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
17
Continue on PA 61
1.6 mi·2 min·North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
18
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi·14 sec·Pottsville Boulevard
19
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi·3 min·Route 61 South
20
Continue on PA 61
11 mi·12 min·Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi·5 min·Centre Street
22
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi·17 sec·South 4th Street
23
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi·2 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi·43 sec·Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi·3 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi·1 min·North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi·6 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi·4 min·Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on PA 61
0.8 mi·1 min·North 4th Street
30
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.2 mi·27 sec·Franklin Street
31
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft·4 sec·Penn Street
33
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 41.6 miles from Mifflinville, PA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.9 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.6 miles or 52m 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 29m
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 Mifflinville, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mifflinville, PA
This is one driving day of about 83.1 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Mifflinville, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 20.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.6 mi from Mifflinville, PA
· 52m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 51.6
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.9
0
$8.73
$3.99
Efficient EV
20.8
0
$7.27
$3.32
EV Truck/SUV
33.2
0
$11.63
$5.32
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Mifflinville, PA
Evening
in Mifflinville on Friday
Local time
6:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Reading, PA
Evening
in Reading on Friday
Local time
6:03 PM
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
12 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
1h 46m 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 Mifflinville, PA to Reading, PA covers 83.1 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, Center Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.6 miles from Mifflinville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.78 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 83.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Mifflinville, PA to Reading, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Nescopeck along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
