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Trip from Reading, PA to Newlin, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

61.2 mi

99 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

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

Downtown Newlin, PA, PA

Newlin, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Reading, PA to Newlin, PA covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m 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 $10.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 61.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 61.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 5th 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Reading, PA to Newlin, PA is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Reading, PA to Newlin, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North 5th Street
Centre Avenue
Pottsville Pike
South Centre Avenue
Shoemaker Avenue
South 4th Street
Centre Turnpike
Route 61 South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North 5th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Penn Street

279 ft · 9 sec · Penn Street
2

Turn right onto North 5th Street

0.5 mi · 56 sec · North 5th Street
3

Turn slight left onto Centre Avenue

3.0 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue
4

Continue on Pottsville Pike

4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
5

Continue on South Centre Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Centre Avenue
6

Continue on Pottsville Pike

3.2 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
7

Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

0.6 mi · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
8

Continue on Pottsville Pike

2.3 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Pike
9

Continue on South 4th Street

0.3 mi · 19 sec · South 4th Street
10

Continue on Pottsville Pike

4.2 mi · 5 min · Pottsville Pike
11

Continue on Centre Turnpike

11 mi · 12 min · Centre Turnpike
12

Continue on Route 61 South

3.0 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South
13

Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
14

Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
15

Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
16

Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

5.1 mi · 5 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard
17

Continue on Skyline Drive

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Skyline Drive
18

Continue on South Lehigh Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Lehigh Avenue
19

Turn left onto West Oak Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Oak Street
20

Continue on Fountain Street

4.2 mi · 6 min · Fountain Street
21

Turn right onto Broad Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
22

Turn slight right onto South Hoffman Boulevard

0.5 mi · 55 sec · South Hoffman Boulevard
23

Turn left onto Centre Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Centre Street
24

Turn right onto North Memorial Boulevard

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Boulevard
25

Continue on Locust Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Locust Avenue
26

Continue on Aristes Highway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Aristes Highway
27

Continue on Numidia Drive

6.7 mi · 11 min · Numidia Drive
28

Turn right onto Ringtown Mountain Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ringtown Mountain Road
29

Turn left onto Quaker Meeting House Road

39 ft · 2 sec · Quaker Meeting House Road
30

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.6 mi from Reading, PA · 43m into the drive

city in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pottsville, PA

31 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

West Hamburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pottsville, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Newlin, PA

The final approach into Newlin, 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

$10.15 one way

$20.29 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.11 $22.22
premium $4.93 $11.87 $23.74
diesel $5.61 $13.51 $27.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94
Efficient EV 15.3 0 $5.35 $2.45
EV Truck/SUV 24.5 0 $8.57 $3.92

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 15, 2026

Origin

Reading, PA

Afternoon in Reading on Friday

Local time

2:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newlin, PA

Afternoon in Newlin on Friday

Local time

2:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

12 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 27m 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 Reading, PA to Newlin, PA covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North 5th Street, Centre Avenue, Pottsville Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.6 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 $10.15 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 Reading, PA to Newlin, PA is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Reading, PA to Newlin, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Reading, PA to Newlin, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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