Origin
Newberry, PA
Afternoon in Newberry on Monday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newberry, PA to Reading, PA
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
116 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
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6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newberry, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from Newberry, PA to Reading, PA covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 4th Street, US 15 South, Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.19 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
58 miles from Newberry, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 116 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 4th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Newberry, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 2h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newberry, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 15 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Montgomery Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 15 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westbranch Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keystone Shortway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newberry, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Arch Street
13 ft
·
5 sec
·
Arch Street
2
Turn left onto West 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
4
Merge slight right
2.7 mi
·
3 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 15 South: Lewisburg
6
Keep slight right
157 ft
·
6 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Market Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
8
Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Pike
9
Continue on US Highway 15
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 15
10
Continue on Westbranch Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbranch Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 80 East: Bloomsburg
12
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Keystone Shortway
14
Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
15
Turn slight left
79 ft
·
3 sec
16
Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
17
Continue on Factory Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Factory Street
18
Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
19
Turn left onto Elysburg Road
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Elysburg Road
20
Continue on State Route 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
21
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
22
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
23
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
24
Continue on Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
25
Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
26
Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
27
Continue on North Sillyman Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
28
Turn left onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
29
Turn right onto Route 61 South
492 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
30
Continue on Center Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
31
Continue on Centre Street
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
32
Continue on South 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
33
Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
34
Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
35
Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
36
Continue on North Centre Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
37
Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
38
Continue on Centre Avenue
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
39
Continue on North 4th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
40
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Franklin Street
41
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South 6th Street
42
Turn left onto Penn Street
279 ft
·
5 sec
·
Penn Street
43
Arrive at your destination
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 58 miles from Newberry, PA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m
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 Newberry, 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 Newberry, PA
This is one driving day of about 116 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newberry, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58 mi from Newberry, PA · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 58 miles from Newberry, 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
$19.19 one way
$38.39 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $21.00 | $42.01 |
| premium | $4.92 | $22.48 | $44.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.77 | $51.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.18 | $5.57 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.24 | $7.42 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Reading, PA
Afternoon in Reading on Monday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
40°F
Ramapo, NY
58 mi in
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
24 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
2h 23m 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 Newberry, PA to Reading, PA covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 4th Street, US 15 South, Market Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58 miles from Newberry, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.19 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.
The drive from Newberry, PA to Reading, PA is easy. At 2h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newberry, PA to Reading, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newberry, PA to Reading, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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