How far is DuBois, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from DuBois, PA to Reading, PA is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
206.16 mi
03h 37m
Flight
157.91 mi
254.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.91 mi
Kilometers
254.13 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.16 mi
Kilometers
331.79 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, May 31, 2:43 PM EDT
Return by in DuBois
Sun, May 31, 6:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave DuBois
2026-05-31T11:06
Arrive Reading
Sun, May 31, 2:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in DuBois
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Carroll
PA

Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania

From DuBois
100.2 mi
01h 48m
To Reading
105.9 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph N
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Park Avenue

    25 m · 4 sec · East Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Liberty Boulevard

    3077 ft · 51 sec · Liberty Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East DuBois Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    122.6 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  14. 14

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  23. 23

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Centre Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  29. 29

    Continue on North Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1101 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
36 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
123 mi · 59%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 5%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 5%
Pottsville Pike
10.2 mi · 5%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 5%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

123 mi · 02h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
157.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
01h 48m from DuBois
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving DuBois and Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from DuBois to Reading?

The road trip is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from DuBois and 105.9 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.75 one way or $59.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around DuBois and Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carroll, 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 Carroll.

RAIL

Lewistown

60 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

92 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

96 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between DuBois and Reading. Straight-line distance: 157.91 mi (254.13 km).

DuBois

#1 DuBois

City of Pennsylvania

Population7,287
Coordinates41.1192300, -78.7600300
Altitude429
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Rose Alley (-78.759899, 41.119038)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.54 L · about $29.75
Round trip
$59.49
14.56 gal · 55.08 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.75 $59.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.48 $66.96
Premium $4.95 $36.07 $72.13
Diesel $5.98 $43.53 $87.07

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between DuBois and Reading. The current time is 11:06:54.

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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.