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Trip from Reading, PA to Spring Brook, PA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

105.9 mi

170 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 5m ★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m

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

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human settlement in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Reading to Spring Brook, PA, covers 105.9 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 14 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to cover the distance. The route keeps you within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania the entire time. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that serves as a practical connection between these two points. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the trip is manageable and efficient.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

53 miles from Reading, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 105.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a drive that is defined by its reliance on major thoroughfares, with 70% of your travel time spent on highways. You will navigate a combination of I-81, Pottsville Pike, and Centre Turnpike as you transition between locales. The experience is primarily an interstate-focused endeavor, featuring a significant 54.9-mile stretch on I-81 that allows for consistent cruising. While the start and end points involve local roads, the core of the journey relies on fast, high-capacity infrastructure. You should prepare for a steady, predictable rhythm behind the wheel rather than winding, technical backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,683 ft 253 ft

Total Climb

2,289 ft

Total Descent

1,001 ft

Highest Point

1,683 ft

~53 mi in

Elevation Range

1,430 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Pottsville Pike. You will hit about 8 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 5/10

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 105.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 41 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 96.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 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
41 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward I 81 North: Hazleton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 81 North: Hazleton
4
96.1 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward US 11: Moosic

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 11: Moosic
8
96.4 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 North: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward US 11 North: Scranton
6
97.4 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | PA 502 / Springbrook Avenue

Turn left onto PA 502 / Springbrook Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 54.9 mi 1h 5m
Pottsville Pike 14.4 mi 18m
Centre Turnpike 10.6 mi 12m
State Route 502 5.5 mi 8m
Joseph H. Long Boulevard 4.8 mi 5m
Route 61 South 3 mi 3m
Centre Avenue 3 mi 4m
Springbrook Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 54.9 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Spring Brook, 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

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 · Pottsville Boulevard
14

Continue on PA 61

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

Continue on PA 61

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
16

Continue on PA 61

4.8 mi · 5 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 81 North: Hazleton
18

Merge onto I 81

55 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 81
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 43 sec
Toward US 11: Moosic
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward US 11 North: Scranton Use the straight lane.
21

Turn straight onto US 11

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Birney Avenue
22

Continue on US 11

0.8 mi · 2 min · Birney Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
23

Turn left onto PA 502

1.9 mi · 3 min · Springbrook Avenue
Use the left lane.
24

Continue on PA 502

1.1 mi · 1 min · Glendale Road
25

Continue on PA 502

5.5 mi · 8 min · State Route 502
26

Arrive at destination

PA 502

Trip Plan

Since the trip is just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving during off-peak hours can help you maintain a steady pace on I-81. You won't strictly need to plan for intermediate stops given the short duration, but having your $18 fuel budget ready will keep your transit seamless. Pay close attention to the transition points between the Pottsville Pike, Centre Turnpike, and the interstate, as these shifts require the most focus. Because there are no mandatory stops programmed into this 105.9-mile route, feel free to adjust your pace based on traffic conditions to ensure a stress-free arrival in Spring Brook.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53 miles from Reading, PA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.9 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 23 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 53 miles or 1h 6m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Brook, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

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 105.9 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Reading, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 54.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53 mi from Reading, PA · 1h 6m into the drive

city in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pottsville, PA

53 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

Cressona, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hazleton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Spring Brook, PA

The final approach into Spring Brook, 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 Spring Brook, 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

$17.56 one way

$35.11 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $19.23 $38.46
premium $4.93 $20.54 $41.08
diesel $5.61 $23.38 $46.76

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

$18

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.8 0 $11.12 $5.08
Efficient EV 26.5 0 $9.27 $4.24
EV Truck/SUV 42.4 0 $14.83 $6.78

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Reading, PA

Late night in Reading on Friday

Local time

1:39 AM

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

Spring Brook, PA

Late night in Spring Brook on Friday

Local time

1:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°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

47 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

2h 14m 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 Spring Brook, PA covers 105.9 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Pottsville Pike, Centre Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53 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 $17.56 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 105.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 41 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 96.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Reading, PA to Spring Brook, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 253 ft to 1,683 ft elevation with about 2,289 ft of total climbing.

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