Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
144.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
The drive from Reading, PA to Texas, PA covers 144.4 miles and takes about 3h 14m 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 $23.23 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.2 miles from Reading, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 144.4 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 |
| Route 61 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Reading, PA and Texas, 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
Continue on Route 61 South
Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street
Turn left onto West Market Street
Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street
Continue on Sunbury Road
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
Continue on South Market Street
Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
Continue on Factory Street
Continue on Continental Boulevard
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport
Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway
Continue on US Highway 15
Continue on Montgomery Pike
Continue on Hastings Street
Continue on Market Street
Take the exit left
Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway
Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield
Take the exit slight right toward PA 414: Morris, Liberty
Turn left onto Route 414
Keep slight left to continue on Nauvoo Road
Continue on Linck Hill
Continue on Heyler Road
Continue on Texas Creek Road
Continue on Texas Creek Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.2 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Texas, 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 144.4 miles and 3h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.2 mi from Reading, PA · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 72.2 miles from Reading, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Texas, 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 Texas, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$23.23 one way
$46.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $26.15 | $52.29 |
| premium | $4.95 | $28.16 | $56.33 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $34.00 | $67.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.16 | $6.93 |
| Efficient EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.64 | $5.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.22 | $9.24 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Reading on Saturday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Texas on Saturday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Syracuse, NY
72 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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