How far is Mount Cobb, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Cobb, PA to Reading, PA is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Road
116.53 mi
02h 08m
Flight
77.84 mi
125.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.84 mi
Kilometers
125.27 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.53 mi
Kilometers
187.54 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Cobb
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Cobb
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Cobb
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
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Mount Cobb
54.4 mi
01h 04m
To Reading
62.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Cobb and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Cobb Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mount Cobb Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Line Road

    713 ft · 14 sec · Line Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2090 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 380: Mount Pocono

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    23.1 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    2336 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee

    2148 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    29.4 mi · 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown

    1303 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Schantz Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  33. 33

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  35. 35

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  36. 36

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on South 5th Street

    619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Cobb 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
41 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
5 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
29.4 mi · 25%
I 380
23.9 mi · 20%
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 9%
Keystone Shortway
9 mi · 8%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 5%
North 5th Street Highway
5.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

29.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
01h 04m from Mount Cobb
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Cobb and Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Cobb to Reading?

The road trip is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Mount Cobb and 62.1 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Cobb and Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Cobb and Reading. Straight-line distance: 77.84 mi (125.27 km).

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#1 Mount Cobb

Census designated place

Population1,799
Coordinates41.4134200, -75.4932400
Altitude507
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Cobb Road (-75.493244, 41.413522)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.57 L · about $16.79
Round trip
$33.59
8.22 gal · 31.14 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.79 $33.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.90 $37.80
Premium $4.95 $20.36 $40.72
Diesel $5.98 $24.58 $49.16

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 Mount Cobb and Reading. The current time is 01:14:29.

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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.