Origin
West Hazleton, PA
Evening in West Hazleton on Wednesday
Local time
8:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hazleton, PA to Reading, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
51.7 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Hazleton, PA
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Trip Overview
This 51.7-mile drive from West Hazleton, PA to Reading, PA will take you about 1 hour and 19 minutes. It's a straightforward day trip, perfect for a single-day excursion within the Northeast region. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a moderate share of highway driving. Expect to spend around $9 on fuel for this journey. The overall feel is that of a typical local road trip, connecting two points within Pennsylvania without venturing into drastically different landscapes.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
25.9 miles from West Hazleton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive rather than a high-speed transit. Only about a third of the journey involves highway travel, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 10.2 miles on Pottsville Pike. You'll be maneuvering along roads like Summer Valley Road and Clamtown Road, which suggests a more intimate connection with the local terrain. The drive's personality is less about open vistas and more about the experience of navigating Pennsylvania's local thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pottsville Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 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 West Green Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 7 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 (West Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 93; PA 924 / North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (PA 309 / South Church Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Green Street
Turn right onto West Green Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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PA 93; PA 924 / North Broad Street
Turn right onto PA 93; PA 924 / North Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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PA 309 / South Church Street
Turn right onto PA 309 / South Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
23.1 mi into trip
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~38m in
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PA 443; PA 895 / Hughes Street
Turn right onto PA 443; PA 895 / Hughes Street
Navigation decision point
6
51.6 mi into trip
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~1h 19m in
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South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville Pike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Summer Valley Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Clamtown Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Claremont Avenue | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| South Church Street | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Centre Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Centre Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Mile Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Pottsville Pike
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hazleton, PA and Reading, PA.
1
Start on Warren Street
388 ft
·
19 sec
·
Warren Street
2
Turn right onto West Green Street
203 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Green Street
3
Turn right onto PA 93; PA 924
286 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Broad Street
4
Continue on PA 93; PA 924
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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West Broad Street
5
Turn right onto PA 309
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Church Street
6
Continue on PA 309
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Mile Hill Road
7
Continue on PA 309
5.3 mi
·
9 min
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Claremont Avenue
8
Continue on PA 309
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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Center Street
9
Continue on PA 309
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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West Penn Pike
10
Turn right onto PA 443
5.8 mi
·
9 min
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Clamtown Road
11
Continue on PA 443
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Railroad Avenue
12
Turn right onto PA 443; PA 895
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hughes Street
13
Continue on PA 443; PA 895
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Summer Valley Road
14
Turn left onto PA 61
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Centre Turnpike
15
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
16
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
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South 4th Street
17
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on PA 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
24
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Franklin Street
25
Turn left onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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South 6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn left onto US 422 Business Alternate
278 ft
·
4 sec
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Penn Street
27
Arrive at destination
US 422 Business Alternate
Trip Plan
Since this drive is just over an hour, it's best tackled in one go, offering plenty of flexibility for when you depart. Aiming for a morning departure can help you avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach Reading. With only one recommended day and no specified stops, you can easily adjust your timing. Be mindful of the turn-heavy nature of the route; keeping your navigation handy will be beneficial, especially on stretches like Clamtown Road. A fuel cost of around $9 makes this an economical trip, so a full tank before leaving West Hazleton should comfortably get you to Reading.
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 25.9 miles from West Hazleton, PA, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.2 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 11 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.9 miles or 43m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reading, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving West Hazleton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Hazleton, PA
This is one driving day of about 51.7 miles and 1h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from West Hazleton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pottsville Pike for about 10.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.9 mi from West Hazleton, PA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from West Hazleton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Reading, PA
The final approach into Reading, 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
$8.57 one way
$17.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.39 | $18.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.03 | $20.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Centre Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
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
$9
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Reading, PA
Evening in Reading on Wednesday
Local time
8:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m 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 West Hazleton, PA to Reading, PA covers 51.7 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pottsville Pike, Summer Valley Road, Clamtown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.9 miles from West Hazleton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.57 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 is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Green Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 93; PA 924 / North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (PA 309 / South Church Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from West Hazleton, PA to Reading, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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