How far is Olyphant, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Olyphant, PA to Reading, PA is about 113 miles (181.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
112.95 mi
02h 07m
Flight
80.07 mi
128.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.07 mi
Kilometers
128.86 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.95 mi
Kilometers
181.78 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Olyphant
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olyphant
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olyphant
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 Olyphant
54.7 mi
01h 03m
To Reading
58.2 mi
01h 03m

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
2 to 6 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 Olyphant and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Lackawanna Avenue

    18 m · 10 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Valley Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Valley Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on O'Neill Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · O'Neill Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South, US 6 East: Wilkes-Barre, Carbondale

    3250 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1446 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville

    2062 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Centre Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on North Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1101 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olyphant 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
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
62.8 mi · 56%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 9%
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

62.8 mi · 01h 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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
80.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delano
01h 03m from Olyphant
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Olyphant 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 Olyphant to Reading?

The road trip is about 113 miles (181.8 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 54.7 miles from Olyphant and 58.2 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.30 one way or $32.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Olyphant 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 Olyphant and Reading. Straight-line distance: 80.07 mi (128.86 km).

Olyphant

#1 Olyphant

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,007
Coordinates41.4684100, -75.6029700
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lackawanna Avenue (-75.602976, 41.468407)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.09 L · about $16.30
Round trip
$32.61
7.98 gal · 30.18 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.30 $32.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.35 $36.70
Premium $4.95 $19.77 $39.53
Diesel $5.98 $23.86 $47.72

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 Olyphant and Reading. The current time is 22:46:59.

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.