How far is Dunmore, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Dunmore, PA to Reading, PA is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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 01m.
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.
Township in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunmore and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunmore and Reading.
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Start on South Blakely Street
1933 ft · 35 sec · South Blakely Street
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Continue on Cherry Street
113 m · 8 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Wheeler Avenue
3164 ft · 59 sec · Wheeler Avenue
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Turn right onto Myrtle Street
122 m · 12 sec · Myrtle Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Harrison Avenue
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Continue on Crown Avenue
1207 ft · 29 sec · Crown Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1502 ft · 35 sec · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville
2062 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Skyline Drive
153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive
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Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive
4.3 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 Dunmore 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.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 01h 10m
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 then Partly Sunny leaving Dunmore 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 Dunmore to Reading?
The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Dunmore and 57.2 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.81 one way or $31.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Dunmore and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Delano
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 Delano.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunmore and Reading. Straight-line distance: 76.47 mi (123.07 km).
#1 Dunmore
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,836 |
| Coordinates | 41.4198000, -75.6324100 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.81 | $31.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.80 | $35.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.17 | $38.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.14 | $46.29 |
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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