How far is Reading, PA from Avis, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Avis, PA is about 124.3 miles (200 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
124.29 mi
02h 42m
Flight
93.33 mi
150.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.33 mi
Kilometers
150.2 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.29 mi
Kilometers
200.03 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-23T03:05
Arrive Avis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Elysburg
PA

Census-designated place (CDP) in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Reading
62.1 mi
01h 21m
To Avis
62.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
75°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 Reading and Avis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street

    2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on South Market Street

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport

    1888 ft · 41 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  34. 34

    Continue on Montgomery Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  35. 35

    Continue on Hastings Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · Hastings Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Market Street

    2304 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  37. 37

    Take the exit left

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on Susquehanna Beltway

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  40. 40

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Thruway

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right

    819 ft · 20 sec

  42. 42

    Continue on Tiadaghton Avenue

    1067 ft · 22 sec · Tiadaghton Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto East Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Purslane Alley

    20 m · 5 sec · Purslane Alley

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purslane Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi · 12%
Susquehanna Beltway
13.8 mi · 11%
Keystone Shortway
13.2 mi · 11%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 9%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 9%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

13.2 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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
93.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elysburg
01h 21m from Reading
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Avis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Elysburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Reading and 62.2 miles from Avis.

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

The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.94 one way or $35.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Avis.

Stop Ideas Near Elysburg

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

70 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

72 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Middletown

76 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Avis. Straight-line distance: 93.33 mi (150.2 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
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#2 Avis

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,476
Coordinates41.1847900, -77.3138600
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Avis (-77.31386, 41.18479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.6 L · about $17.94
Round trip
$35.88
8.78 gal · 33.2 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.94 $35.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.19 $40.38
Premium $4.95 $21.75 $43.50
Diesel $5.98 $26.25 $52.50

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 Reading and Avis. The current time is 03:05:59.

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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.