How far is Reading, PA from Catawissa, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Catawissa, PA is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Catawissa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Catawissa.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
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Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
5.1 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard
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Continue on Skyline Drive
1294 ft · 22 sec · Skyline Drive
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Continue on South Lehigh Avenue
2934 ft · 1 min · South Lehigh Avenue
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Turn left onto West Oak Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street
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Continue on Fountain Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · Fountain Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto South Hoffman Boulevard
2832 ft · 55 sec · South Hoffman Boulevard
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Turn left onto Centre Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Street
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Turn right onto North Memorial Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on Locust Avenue
3141 ft · 1 min · Locust Avenue
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Continue on Aristes Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Aristes Highway
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Continue on Numidia Drive
6.7 mi · 12 min · Numidia Drive
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Continue on Numedia Drive
5.4 mi · 10 min · Numedia Drive
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Continue on Mill Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Mill Street
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Turn sharp right onto East Main Street
28 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Catawissa.
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.
Centre Turnpike
Continue on Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Sunny near Catawissa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Catawissa?
The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Mount Carbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Reading and 33.2 miles from Catawissa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny near Catawissa.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Carbon
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 Mount Carbon.
White Haven, PA
Mount Joy
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Catawissa. Straight-line distance: 50.93 mi (81.96 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Catawissa
Borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,460 |
| Coordinates | 40.9520300, -76.4596700 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Catawissa (-76.45967, 40.95203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.99 | $27.99 |
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
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