How far is Centre Hall, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Centre Hall, PA to Reading, PA is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centre Hall and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centre Hall and Reading.
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Start on North Miles Alley
18 m · 6 sec · North Miles Alley
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Turn right onto Decator Alley
67 m · 22 sec · Decator Alley
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Turn left onto North Pennsylvania Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Old Fort Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Route 322
1884 ft · 47 sec · Old Route 322
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Route 322
36 m · 2 sec · Old Route 322
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Route 322
141 m · 18 sec · Old Route 322
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Turn left
120 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward US 322 East: Lewistown
814 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto General Potter Highway
70.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min · General Potter Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
968 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
910 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
38.7 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
1054 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
550 ft · 17 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 Centre Hall and Reading.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
General Potter Highway
Merge slight left onto General Potter Highway
70.3 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Centre Hall and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centre Hall to Reading?
The road trip is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Dauphin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Centre Hall and 67.4 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.78 one way or $39.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Centre Hall and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Dauphin
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 Dauphin.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centre Hall and Reading. Straight-line distance: 98.85 mi (159.08 km).
#1 Centre Hall
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,216 |
| Coordinates | 40.8475600, -77.6861100 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.78 | $39.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.26 | $44.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.98 | $47.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.94 | $57.89 |
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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