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Trip from Reading, PA to Coaldale, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

42.1 mi

68 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m

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

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Downtown Coaldale, PA, PA

Coaldale, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Reading, PA to Coaldale, PA covers 42.1 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pottsville Pike, Summer Valley Road, Clamtown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on Pottsville Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 42.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 42.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pottsville Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 14.4 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 222 BUS / North 5th Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (US 222 BUS / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 miles (PA 443 / East Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 38.2 miles (South Greenwood Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 222 BUS / North 5th Street

Turn right onto US 222 BUS / North 5th Street

Navigation decision point

4
28.2 mi into trip | ~39m in | PA 443 / East Railroad Avenue

Turn left onto PA 443 / East Railroad Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
38.2 mi into trip | ~58m in | South Greenwood Street

Turn left onto South Greenwood Street

Navigation decision point

4
38.2 mi into trip | ~58m in | US 209 / East Broad Street

Turn right onto US 209 / East Broad Street

Navigation decision point

5
41.9 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | West Phillips Street

Turn left onto West Phillips Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pottsville Pike 14.4 mi 18m
Summer Valley Road 6.5 mi 10m
Clamtown Road 5.7 mi 9m
Centre Avenue 3 mi 4m
East Broad Street 1.8 mi 3m
Centre Turnpike 1.7 mi 1m
West Water Street 1.7 mi 2m
West Penn Pike 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Pottsville Pike — 14.4 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 422 Business Alternate

279 ft · 8 sec · Penn Street
2

Turn right onto US 222 BUS

0.5 mi · 55 sec · North 5th Street
3

Turn slight left onto PA 61

3.0 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on PA 61

4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on PA 61

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on PA 61

3.2 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on PA 61

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on PA 61

2.3 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on PA 61

0.3 mi · 19 sec · South 4th Street
10

Continue on PA 61

4.2 mi · 5 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on PA 61

1.7 mi · 1 min · Centre Turnpike
12

Turn right onto PA 895

6.5 mi · 10 min · Summer Valley Road
13

Continue on PA 443; PA 895

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Hughes Street
14

Turn left onto PA 443

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Railroad Avenue
15

Continue on PA 443

5.7 mi · 9 min · Clamtown Road
16

Turn left onto PA 309

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Penn Pike
17

Continue on PA 309

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Center Street
18

Turn right onto Cedar Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Cedar Street
19

Turn left onto South Greenwood Street

180 ft · 12 sec · South Greenwood Street
20

Turn right onto US 209

1.8 mi · 3 min · East Broad Street
21

Continue on US 209

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Water Street
22

Turn right onto 5th Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · 5th Street
23

Turn left onto West Phillips Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · West Phillips Street
24

Arrive at destination

East Phillips Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21 mi from Reading, PA · 27m into the drive

Downtown Hamburg, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hamburg, PA

21 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

Lansford, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hamburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Coaldale, PA

The final approach into Coaldale, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.98 one way

$13.96 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.64 $15.29
premium $4.93 $8.16 $16.33
diesel $5.61 $9.30 $18.59

Estimated Tolls: $0.12

Centre Turnpike (1.7 mi) $0.12

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$0

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.6 0 $4.42 $2.02
Efficient EV 10.5 0 $3.68 $1.68
EV Truck/SUV 16.8 0 $5.89 $2.69

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Reading, PA

Evening in Reading on Thursday

Local time

6:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Coaldale, PA

Evening in Coaldale on Thursday

Local time

6:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Hamburg, PA

21 mi in

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

25 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 5m 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 Reading, PA to Coaldale, PA covers 42.1 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pottsville Pike, Summer Valley Road, Clamtown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21 miles from Reading, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.98 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 42.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (US 222 BUS / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 miles (PA 443 / East Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 38.2 miles (South Greenwood Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Reading, PA to Coaldale, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

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