Origin
Reading, PA
Late night in Reading on Wednesday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to Johnsonburg, PA
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
215.1 mi
346 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 6m
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6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johnsonburg, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from Reading, PA to Johnsonburg, PA covers 215.1 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Pottsville Pike, Locust Gap Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.9 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.5 miles from Reading, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 19m drive with frequent turns across 215.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 103.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 19m drive. You will face about 13 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 33.8 miles (US 209 / Mauch Chunk Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.9 miles (US 209 / South Centre Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Turn right onto US 222 BUS / North 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
33.8 mi into trip
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~43m in
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US 209 / Mauch Chunk Street
Turn left onto US 209 / Mauch Chunk Street
Navigation decision point
4
33.9 mi into trip
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~43m in
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US 209 / South Centre Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 209 / South Centre Street
Navigation decision point
5
72 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
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PA 54 / Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
Turn right onto PA 54 / Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
179.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m in
Take the exit toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
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 Reading, PA to Johnsonburg, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shawville along the way.
Shawville
179.8 mi in
|
~3h 28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 103.9 mi | 1h 51m |
| Pottsville Pike | 14.4 mi | 18m |
| Locust Gap Highway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Centre Turnpike | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Mahaffey Grampian Highway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| South Market Street | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Sunbury Road | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Colonel Drake Highway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 103.9 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Johnsonburg, 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
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North 5th Street
3
Turn slight left onto PA 61
3.0 mi
·
4 min
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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
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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
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South 4th Street
10
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
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Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Centre Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
13
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
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Pottsville Boulevard
14
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
15
Turn left onto US 209
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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Mauch Chunk Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 209
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Centre Street
17
Turn left onto US 209
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Market Street
18
Continue on US 209; PA 901
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Pottsville Minersville Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto PA 901
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sunbury Street
20
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
21
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
22
Continue on PA 901
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
23
Continue on PA 54; PA 901
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Locust Gap Highway
24
Continue on PA 54
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
South Market Street
25
Turn right onto PA 54
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
Use the right lane.
26
Continue on PA 54
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Factory Street
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on PA 54
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
29
Merge onto I 80
104 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
Keystone Shortway
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
31
Turn left onto PA 879
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Clearfield Shawville Highway
32
Turn left onto PA 879
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearfield Curwensville Highway
33
Continue on PA 879
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Curwensville Grampain Highway
34
Continue on PA 879
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Curwensville Grampian Highway
35
Continue on PA 879
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Curwensville Grampian Road
36
Continue on PA 879
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
1st Street
37
Continue on US 219
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
38
Continue on US 219
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Main Street
39
Continue on US 219; PA 36
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
40
Continue on PA 36
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
41
Turn slight left onto Hillman Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Hillman Road
42
Turn left onto Johnsonburg Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Johnsonburg Road
43
Arrive at destination
Johnsonburg Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.5 miles from Reading, PA, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.9 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.5 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Johnsonburg, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Reading, 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 Reading, PA
This is one driving day of about 215.1 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Reading, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 103.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.5 mi from Reading, PA · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 107.5 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.9 miles.
Arriving in Johnsonburg, PA
The final approach into Johnsonburg, 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 Johnsonburg, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.66 one way
$71.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $39.06 | $78.11 |
| premium | $4.93 | $41.72 | $83.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.49 | $94.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.74
Centre Turnpike
(10.6 mi)
$0.74
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.59 | $10.32 |
| Efficient EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.82 | $8.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86 | 1 | $30.11 | $13.77 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Johnsonburg, PA
Late night in Johnsonburg on Wednesday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Union, NY
108 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
4 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
4h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Johnsonburg, PA covers 215.1 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pottsville Pike, Locust Gap Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.5 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 $35.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 19m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 222 BUS / North 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.8 miles (US 209 / Mauch Chunk Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.9 miles (US 209 / South Centre Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Reading, PA to Johnsonburg, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shawville along the way.
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