How far is Coaldale, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Coaldale, PA to Reading, PA is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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 southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coaldale and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coaldale and Reading.
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Start on East Phillips Street
635 ft · 30 sec · East Phillips Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
954 ft · 48 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Water Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Water Street
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto South Greenwood Street
55 m · 10 sec · South Greenwood Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
919 ft · 47 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Continue on West Penn Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Penn Pike
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Turn right onto Clamtown Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Clamtown Road
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Continue on East Railroad Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Hughes Street
1277 ft · 26 sec · Hughes Street
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Continue on Summer Valley Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Summer Valley Road
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Turn left onto Centre Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Centre Turnpike
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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 Coaldale 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.
Summer Valley Road
Continue on Summer Valley Road
6.53 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Coaldale and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coaldale to Reading?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Port Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Coaldale and 24.7 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Coaldale and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Port Clinton
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 Port Clinton.
White Haven, PA
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coaldale and Reading. Straight-line distance: 33.68 mi (54.2 km).
#1 Coaldale
Located within the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Pennsylvania, this Schuylkill County borough sits in the Panther Creek Valley between parallel ridges.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8228700, -75.9068700 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.37 | $7.08 | $14.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
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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