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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.66 mi
02h 01m
Flight
76.47 mi
123.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.47 mi
Kilometers
123.07 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.66 mi
Kilometers
176.48 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Return by in Dunmore
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunmore
2026-04-22T22:10
Arrive Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunmore
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
Delano
PA

Township in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Dunmore
52.4 mi
01h 00m
To Reading
57.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Blakely Street

    1933 ft · 35 sec · South Blakely Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Cherry Street

    113 m · 8 sec · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wheeler Avenue

    3164 ft · 59 sec · Wheeler Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Myrtle Street

    122 m · 12 sec · Myrtle Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Harrison Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Crown Avenue

    1207 ft · 29 sec · Crown Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto River Street

    1502 ft · 35 sec · River Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville

    2062 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive

  12. 12

    Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

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

  16. 16

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  18. 18

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Centre Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on North Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1101 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  31. 31

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 54%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 10%
Pottsville Pike
10.2 mi · 9%
Skyline Drive
4.36 mi · 4%
Centre Street
4.15 mi · 4%
Route 61 South
3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
76.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delano
01h 00m from Dunmore
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

40 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

48 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

89 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunmore and Reading. Straight-line distance: 76.47 mi (123.07 km).

Dunmore

#1 Dunmore

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population12,836
Coordinates41.4198000, -75.6324100
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: South Blakely Street (-75.632442, 41.41982)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.65 L · about $15.81
Round trip
$31.63
7.74 gal · 29.3 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunmore and Reading. The current time is 22:10:06.

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.