Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
53.8 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
The drive from Reading, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA covers 53.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 5th Street, Centre Avenue, Pottsville Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.65 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
26.9 miles from Reading, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 53.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Centre Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pottsville Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Centre Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shoemaker Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Centre Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Summer Valley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Jim Thorpe, PA.
Start on Penn Street
Turn right onto North 5th Street
Turn slight left onto Centre Avenue
Continue on Pottsville Pike
Continue on South Centre Avenue
Continue on Pottsville Pike
Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
Continue on Pottsville Pike
Continue on South 4th Street
Continue on Pottsville Pike
Continue on Centre Turnpike
Turn right onto Summer Valley Road
Continue on Hughes Street
Turn left onto East Railroad Avenue
Continue on Clamtown Road
Turn right onto West Penn Pike
Turn slight left onto Penn Drive
Continue on Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West
Turn left onto East Bridge Street
Continue on Bankway Street
Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
Continue on North 1st Street
Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
Continue on Susquehanna Street
Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue
Continue on Lehigh Street
Turn right onto North Street
Turn left onto West 6th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 53.8 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.9 miles or 40m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jim Thorpe, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Reading, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Reading, PA
This is one driving day of about 53.8 miles and 1h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from Reading, PA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
A short stop after about 53.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Jim Thorpe, 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 Jim Thorpe, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.65 one way
$17.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| premium | $4.95 | $10.49 | $20.99 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $12.67 | $25.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Reading on Saturday
Local time
9:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Jim Thorpe on Saturday
Local time
9:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
27 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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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