How far is Forest Lake, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Forest Lake, PA to Reading, PA is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107 miles (172.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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.
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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 59m.
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 southeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Lake and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Lake and Reading.
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Start on Road 6
1157 ft · 58 sec · Road 6
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Turn sharp left onto Lake Hill Road
3271 ft · 2 min · Lake Hill Road
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Turn right onto North Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · North Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 167
1.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 167
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Continue on Owego Street
3020 ft · 1 min · Owego Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyalusing Street
68 m · 4 sec · Wyalusing Street
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Continue on Church Street
2741 ft · 51 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Grow Avenue
8.1 mi · 14 min · Grow Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
1637 ft · 28 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on State Route 492
1128 ft · 20 sec · State Route 492
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Take the ramp right
1596 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 476: Allentown
157 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
73.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
1303 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard
7 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike
30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2124 ft · 51 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on North 5th Street Highway
5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
550 ft · 17 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 Forest Lake 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
73.3 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forest Lake and Partly Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Lake to Reading?
The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Bear Creek Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Forest Lake and 78 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107 miles (172.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Forest Lake and Partly Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Bear Creek Village
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 Bear Creek Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Lake and Reading. Straight-line distance: 107.01 mi (172.22 km).
#1 Forest Lake
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,101 |
| Coordinates | 41.8842400, -75.9593600 |
| Altitude | 470 |
| 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: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $22.23 | $44.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.02 | $50.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.95 | $53.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $32.53 | $65.06 |
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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