How far is Reading, PA from Almedia, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Almedia, PA is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
85.87 mi
01h 49m
Flight
52.6 mi
84.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.6 mi
Kilometers
84.65 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.87 mi
Kilometers
138.19 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Almedia
Sun, Apr 19, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 11:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-19T07:34
Arrive Almedia
Sun, Apr 19, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reading
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
Gilberton
PA

Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
42.9 mi
00h 54m
To Almedia
42.9 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    85 m · 9 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    2689 ft · 56 sec · North 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Centre Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Centre Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on South Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Centre Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3219 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1321 ft · 19 sec · South 4th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton

    1662 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: West Hazleton

    1337 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    90 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Valmont Parkway

    112 m · 14 sec · Valmont Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  23. 23

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right

    1125 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    15.3 mi · 17 min · Keystone Shortway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Lime Ridge, Berwick

    70 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: Bloomsburg

    854 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Columbia Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Columbia Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Bissetts Lane

    2059 ft · 1 min · Bissetts Lane

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bissetts Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Almedia.

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
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
21.2 mi · 25%
Keystone Shortway
15.3 mi · 18%
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi · 17%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 12%
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.81 mi · 6%
State Route 93
3.73 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left

20.9 mi · 00h 24m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilberton
00h 54m from Reading
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Almedia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Gilberton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Reading and 42.9 miles from Almedia.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Almedia.

Stop Ideas Near Gilberton

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

57 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

80 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

80 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Almedia. Straight-line distance: 52.6 mi (84.65 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Almedia

#2 Almedia

CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population1,078
Coordinates41.0145300, -76.3810500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Almedia (-76.38105, 41.01453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.47 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.76
6.06 gal · 22.94 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.38 $24.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.93 $27.87
Premium $4.95 $15.01 $30.02
Diesel $5.98 $18.12 $36.24

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 Reading and Almedia. The current time is 07:34:56.

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.