Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, PA
Dominik Gryzbon
This 25.6-mile trip from Reading, PA to Auburn, PA is a quick drive, clocking in at just about 34 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, easily completed in a morning or afternoon. You'll primarily navigate via Pottsville Pike, Centre Turnpike, and Centre Avenue, with only about 13% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, and with no planned stops, this route is all about getting from point A to point B efficiently. It's a straightforward drive within the Northeast region, making it a convenient local outing.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route. While only 13% of the trip involves highway driving, the majority of the 25.6 miles will be on local roads like Pottsville Pike, Centre Turnpike, and Centre Avenue. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 14.4 miles on Pottsville Pike, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before resuming the more varied local roads. This profile suggests frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you transition through different areas.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 222 BUS / North 5th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 222 BUS / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (PA 61 / Centre Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (PA 895): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn slight left onto PA 61 / Centre Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto PA 895
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Continue onto PA 895 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville Pike | 14.4 mi | 18m |
| Centre Turnpike | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Centre Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| Market Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| South Centre Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Shoemaker Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North 5th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Auburn, PA.
Start on US 422 Business Alternate
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
Turn slight left onto PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Take the exit onto PA 895
Continue on PA 895
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Reading on Thursday
Local time
11:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Auburn on Thursday
Local time
11:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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