How far is Reading, PA from Centre, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Centre, PA is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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 02h 08m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Centre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Centre.
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Start on Penn Street
1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street
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Continue on Penn Avenue
1133 ft · 19 sec · Penn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 West: Lebanon
1250 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 183: Bernville Road, Strausstown
1126 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Bernville Road
118 m · 12 sec · Bernville Road
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Continue on Bernville Road
10.4 mi · 17 min · Bernville Road
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Continue on Bernville Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Bernville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
1219 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
1437 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
29.8 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pfoutz Valley Road
1324 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Pfoutz Valley Road
913 ft · 18 sec · Pfoutz Valley Road
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Turn straight
77 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto William Penn Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on William Penn Highway
3.7 mi · 7 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn right onto Center Road
14 m · 1 sec · Center Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Centre.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 22 West
Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
29.8 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Centre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Centre?
The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Skyline View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Reading and 48 miles from Centre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Centre.
Stop Ideas Near Skyline View
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 Skyline View.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Centre. Straight-line distance: 74.16 mi (119.35 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centre
County in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 2,527 |
| Coordinates | 40.5442500, -77.3102700 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centre (-77.31027, 40.54425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $13.81 | $27.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
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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