How far is Freeland, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Freeland, PA to Reading, PA is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
62.92 mi
01h 32m
Flight
47.09 mi
75.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.09 mi
Kilometers
75.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.92 mi
Kilometers
101.26 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Fri, Apr 17, 4:50 PM EDT
Return by in Freeland
Fri, Apr 17, 6:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeland
2026-04-17T15:18
Arrive Reading
Fri, Apr 17, 4:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freeland
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
New Ringgold
PA

Borough in southeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Freeland
29.2 mi
00h 46m
To Reading
33.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Centre Street

    3060 ft · 1 min · Centre Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2704 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 22nd Street

    29 m · 9 sec · West 22nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    6 mi · 9 min · North Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Mile Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Mile Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Claremont Avenue

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Claremont Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Center Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Penn Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Penn Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Clamtown Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Clamtown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Railroad Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Railroad Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hughes Street

    1277 ft · 26 sec · Hughes Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Summer Valley Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Summer Valley Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Centre Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Centre Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Centre Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on North Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1101 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freeland 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottsville Pike
10.2 mi · 16%
Centre Street
10.1 mi · 16%
Summer Valley Road
6.53 mi · 10%
North Church Street
5.96 mi · 9%
Clamtown Road
5.76 mi · 9%
Claremont Avenue
5.27 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Summer Valley Road

Continue on Summer Valley Road

6.53 mi · 00h 11m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
47.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Ringgold
00h 46m from Freeland
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Freeland 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 Freeland to Reading?

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

New Ringgold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Freeland and 33.7 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Freeland and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near New Ringgold

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

63 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

75 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freeland and Reading. Straight-line distance: 47.09 mi (75.78 km).

Freeland

#1 Freeland

Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population3,413
Coordinates41.0167500, -75.8971400
Altitude568
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.897151, 41.016944)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.4 L · about $9.07
Round trip
$18.14
4.44 gal · 16.8 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.07 $18.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.21 $20.42
Premium $4.95 $11.00 $22.00
Diesel $5.98 $13.28 $26.55

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Freeland and Reading. The current time is 15:18:13.

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.