How far is Reading, PA from Curwensville, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Curwensville, PA is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
189.06 mi
03h 41m
Flight
143.18 mi
230.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.18 mi
Kilometers
230.42 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.06 mi
Kilometers
304.27 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Curwensville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-19T02:40
Arrive Curwensville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reading
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Spring Garden
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Reading
94.4 mi
01h 50m
To Curwensville
94.6 mi
01h 50m

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
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    103.9 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Keystone Shortway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville

    1747 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Clearfield Curwensville Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Curwensville Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Curwensville Grampain Highway

    1900 ft · 24 sec · Curwensville Grampain Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Curwensville Grampian Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Curwensville Grampian Highway

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Filbert Street

    42 m · 6 sec · Filbert Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Filbert Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
104 mi · 55%
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi · 8%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 6%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 6%
South Market Street
9.74 mi · 5%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

104 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
143.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Garden
01h 50m from Reading
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Rain Showers Likely near Curwensville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Reading and 94.6 miles from Curwensville.

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

The direct path is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.25 one way or $54.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

95 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Curwensville. Straight-line distance: 143.18 mi (230.42 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Curwensville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,359
Coordinates40.9756100, -78.5250200
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Curwensville (-78.52502, 40.97561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.25 L · about $27.25
Round trip
$54.51
13.34 gal · 50.5 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.25 $54.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.68 $61.35
Premium $4.95 $33.04 $66.09
Diesel $5.98 $39.89 $79.77

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 Curwensville. The current time is 02:40:34.

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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.