How far is Reading, PA from Factoryville, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Factoryville, PA is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (137 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 30m.
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 and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Factoryville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Factoryville.
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Start on Penn Street
85 m · 9 sec · Penn Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike
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Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road
1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road
42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Schantz Road
81 m · 4 sec · Schantz Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road
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Turn left
1922 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
52 m · 3 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
1420 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
2404 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton
2250 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
72.7 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1.3 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11, US 6 West: Scranton, Clarks Summit
745 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West, US 11 North: Clarks Summit
836 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard
71 m · 6 sec · Northern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
90 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Abington Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · South Abington Road
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
38 m · 4 sec · Mill Street
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Take the ramp slight left
105 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lackawanna Trail
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lackawanna Trail
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Turn left onto Civic Club Way
147 m · 17 sec · Civic Club Way
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Turn right onto College Avenue
1111 ft · 37 sec · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Street
93 m · 11 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
39 m · 3 sec · Riverside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Factoryville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
72.7 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Reading and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Factoryville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Factoryville?
The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Reading and 56.6 miles from Factoryville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.1 miles (137 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Reading and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Factoryville.
Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe
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 Jim Thorpe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Factoryville. Straight-line distance: 85.15 mi (137.03 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Factoryville
Situated in Wyoming County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this borough rests at an elevation of approximately 820 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5631300, -75.7826900 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Factoryville (-75.78269, 41.56313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $4.41 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $19.28 | $38.56 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $26.29 | $52.57 |
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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