How far is Newberry, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Newberry, PA to Reading, PA is about 116 miles (186.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
115.99 mi
02h 23m
Flight
85.85 mi
138.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.85 mi
Kilometers
138.17 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.99 mi
Kilometers
186.67 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Newberry
Sun, Apr 19, 11:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newberry
2026-04-19T06:29
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newberry
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
Atlas
PA

Census-designated place in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Newberry
54.4 mi
01h 11m
To Reading
61.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Arch Street

    4 m · 5 sec · Arch Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    784 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  10. 10

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    13 mi · 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  21. 21

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  30. 30

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Centre Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street

  32. 32

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  34. 34

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  36. 36

    Continue on North Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  38. 38

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1101 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newberry 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
43 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
13 mi · 11%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 10%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 10%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 9%
Pottsville Pike
10.2 mi · 9%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

13 mi · 00h 14m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlas
01h 11m from Newberry
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Newberry and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newberry to Reading?

The road trip is about 116 miles (186.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Atlas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Newberry and 61.6 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.71 one way or $33.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Newberry and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Atlas

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

68 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

71 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

72 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newberry and Reading. Straight-line distance: 85.85 mi (138.17 km).

Newberry

#1 Newberry

Newberry Township, a burgeoning suburban area between Harrisburg and York, is home to a large number of young families.

Population15,982
Coordinates41.2398000, -77.0527500
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Arch Street (-77.052724, 41.239812)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.49 L · about $16.71
Round trip
$33.42
8.18 gal · 30.98 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.71 $33.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.81 $37.62
Premium $4.95 $20.26 $40.52
Diesel $5.98 $24.46 $48.92

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Newberry and Reading. The current time is 06:29:17.

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.