Origin
Reading, PA
Morning in Reading on Saturday
Local time
11:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reading, PA to North East, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 47m
Distance
325.4 mi
524 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 36m
★
6 AM
6h 47m
8 AM
7h 11m
10 AM
6h 56m
12 PM
6h 53m
3 PM
6h 57m
5 PM
7h 10m
8 PM
6h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North East, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Reading, PA to North East, PA covers 325.4 miles and takes about 6h 47m 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 $53.95 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
162.7 miles from Reading, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 47m. Total distance: 325.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 47m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 47m drive with frequent turns across 325.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 65 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 47m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Reading, PA to North East, 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 North East, 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
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Mauch Chunk Street
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Centre Street
17
Turn left onto West Market Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Market Street
18
Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sunbury Street
20
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
21
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
22
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
23
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Locust Gap Highway
24
Continue on South Market Street
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
South Market Street
25
Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
26
Continue on Factory Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Factory Street
27
Continue on Continental Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
28
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
29
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
153 mi
·
2 hr 44 min
·
Keystone Shortway
30
Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Strattanville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 322: Strattanville
31
Turn right onto Route 322
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 322
32
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
33
Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
34
Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
35
Turn slight right onto North 1st Avenue
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North 1st Avenue
36
Turn right onto North School Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
North School Street
37
Continue on Route 208
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 208
38
Continue on Route 208
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 208
39
Continue straight
9.5 mi
·
14 min
40
Turn left onto Route 36 and 62
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Route 36 and 62
41
Turn right onto Colonel Drake Highway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
42
Continue on Tionesta Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Tionesta Road
43
Continue on East State Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
44
Continue on Titusville Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Titusville Road
45
Continue on Plank Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Plank Road
46
Continue on East Central Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Central Avenue
47
Turn slight right onto West Spring Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Spring Street
48
Continue on Hydetown Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Hydetown Road
49
Continue on William Flinn Highway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
William Flinn Highway
50
Continue on Erie Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Erie Street
51
Continue on William Flinn Highway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
William Flinn Highway
52
Continue on Titusville Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Titusville Road
53
Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
54
Continue on William Flinn Highway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
William Flinn Highway
55
Continue on Smiley Hill Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Smiley Hill Road
56
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
57
Continue on PA-8/PA-89
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
PA-8/PA-89
58
Continue on Station Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Station Road
59
Continue on PA-89
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
PA-89
60
Continue on Station Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Station Road
61
Continue on South Lake Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lake Street
62
Turn right onto East Main Street
253 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Main Street
63
Turn right onto Vine Street
164 ft
·
9 sec
·
Vine Street
64
Turn right
217 ft
·
16 sec
65
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 162.7 miles from Reading, PA, or about 3h 23m into the drive.
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 72 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.7 miles or 3h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North East, 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 325.4 miles and 6h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 162.7 mi from Reading, PA · 3h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 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 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 162.7 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North East, PA
The final approach into North East, 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 North East, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.95 one way
$107.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $59.08 | $118.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $63.11 | $126.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $71.84 | $143.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.6 | 1 | $34.17 | $15.62 |
| Efficient EV | 81.4 | 0 | $28.47 | $13.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.2 | 1 | $45.56 | $20.83 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
North East, PA
Morning in North East on Saturday
Local time
11:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
6h 47m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 North East, PA covers 325.4 miles and takes about 6h 47m 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 162.7 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 $53.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 47m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Reading, PA to North East, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Reading, PA to North East, 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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