How far is Catawissa, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Catawissa, PA to Reading, PA is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catawissa and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catawissa and Reading.
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Start on East Main Street
28 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Mill Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Mill Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Numedia Drive
5.4 mi · 10 min · Numedia Drive
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Continue on Numidia Drive
6.7 mi · 12 min · Numidia Drive
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Continue on Aristes Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Aristes Highway
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Continue on Locust Avenue
3141 ft · 1 min · Locust Avenue
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Continue on Byrnesville Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Byrnesville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Centre Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Street
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Turn right onto South Hoffman Boulevard
2923 ft · 50 sec · South Hoffman Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Broad Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Fountain Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · Fountain Street
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Continue on West Oak Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Lehigh Avenue
2861 ft · 1 min · South Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on Skyline Drive
4.2 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive
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Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
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Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
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Continue on Route 61 South
3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South
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Continue on Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on Centre Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street
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Continue on South 4th Street
1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on North Centre Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Centre Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1101 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Penn Street
85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Catawissa and Reading.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Center Avenue
Continue on Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Catawissa and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catawissa to Reading?
The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Carbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Catawissa and 36.7 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.13 one way or $20.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Catawissa and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Carbon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Carbon.
White Haven, PA
Mount Joy
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catawissa and Reading. Straight-line distance: 50.93 mi (81.96 km).
#1 Catawissa
Borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,460 |
| Coordinates | 40.9520300, -76.4596700 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.41 | $22.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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