How far is Conyngham, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Conyngham, PA to Reading, PA is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
60.15 mi
01h 24m
Flight
45.86 mi
73.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.86 mi
Kilometers
73.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.15 mi
Kilometers
96.8 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 AM EDT
Return by in Conyngham
Sun, Apr 19, 2:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conyngham
2026-04-18T23:32
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 12:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conyngham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mount Carbon
PA

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Conyngham
33.1 mi
00h 42m
To Reading
27.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Conyngham and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conyngham and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    39 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Butler Avenue

    101 m · 11 sec · Butler Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    601 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sugarloaf Avenue

    2228 ft · 1 min · Sugarloaf Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 93

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 93

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Tomhicken Road

    534 ft · 13 sec · Tomhicken Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1781 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville

    2062 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive

  11. 11

    Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  17. 17

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Centre Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on North Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1101 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conyngham and Reading.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tomhicken Road
21.4 mi · 36%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 18%
Pottsville Pike
10.2 mi · 17%
Skyline Drive
4.36 mi · 7%
Centre Street
4.15 mi · 7%
Route 61 South
3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Tomhicken Road

Merge slight left

20.9 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Carbon
00h 42m from Conyngham
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Conyngham 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 Conyngham to Reading?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 33.1 miles from Conyngham and 27.1 miles from Reading.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Conyngham and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Carbon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Carbon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Carbon.

BUS

White Haven, PA

60 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Mount Joy

68 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

68 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

69 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conyngham and Reading. Straight-line distance: 45.86 mi (73.8 km).

Conyngham

#1 Conyngham

Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population1,858
Coordinates40.9920300, -76.0565900
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.056549, 40.99206)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.03 L · about $8.66
Round trip
$17.32
4.24 gal · 16.06 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.66 $17.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.75 $19.50
Premium $4.95 $10.50 $21.00
Diesel $5.98 $12.68 $25.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Conyngham and Reading. The current time is 23:32:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.