How far is Reading, PA from Ashland, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Ashland, PA is about 183.9 miles (296 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in northeastern Union County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Ashland.
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Start on Penn Street
85 m · 9 sec · Penn Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
2689 ft · 56 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn slight left onto Centre Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on South Centre Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · South Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
3219 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on South 4th Street
1321 ft · 19 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.2 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike
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Continue on Route 61 South
3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South
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Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
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Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street
2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street
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Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on South Market Street
9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street
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Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
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Continue on Factory Street
716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street
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Continue on Continental Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
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Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway
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Continue on Port Matilda Highway
10.2 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway
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Turn left onto East Presqueisle Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Presqueisle Street
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Turn left onto South Front Street
635 ft · 17 sec · South Front Street
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Turn right onto West Maple Street
146 m · 11 sec · West Maple Street
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Continue on Walton Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Walton Street
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Continue on Stone Street
2213 ft · 1 min · Stone Street
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Turn right onto Kate Street
770 ft · 39 sec · Kate Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elizabeth Street
1526 ft · 33 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto Sarah Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sarah Street
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Turn slight right onto Coal Run Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Coal Run Road
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Turn left onto Parsonville Road
668 ft · 18 sec · Parsonville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parsonville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Ashland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
63.1 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Ashland?
The road trip is about 183.9 miles (296 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
White Deer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Reading and 92 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.52 one way or $53.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near White Deer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Deer.
Lewistown
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 131.54 mi (211.69 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
Borough in northwestern Schuylkill county in the U.
| Population | 2,668 |
| Coordinates | 40.8714500, -78.3330700 |
| Altitude | 533 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-78.33307, 40.87145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.85 | $59.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $32.15 | $64.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $38.81 | $77.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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