How far is Reading, PA from Freeland, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Freeland, PA is about 58 miles (93.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
58 mi
01h 31m
Flight
47.09 mi
75.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.09 mi
Kilometers
75.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58 mi
Kilometers
93.35 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeland
Fri, Apr 17, 6:31 PM EDT
Return by in Reading
Fri, Apr 17, 8:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-17T17:00
Arrive Freeland
Fri, Apr 17, 6:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
New Ringgold
PA

Borough in southeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
29 mi
00h 45m
To Freeland
29 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
70°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Centre Turnpike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Summer Valley Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Summer Valley Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Hughes Street

    1277 ft · 31 sec · Hughes Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Railroad Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Railroad Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Clamtown Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Clamtown Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Penn Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Penn Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on South Center Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Center Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    597 ft · 23 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Pine Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Mile Hill Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mile Hill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Kennedy Drive

    5.9 mi · 9 min · South Kennedy Drive

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Fishers Hill Avenue

    2864 ft · 1 min · Fishers Hill Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    5.6 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Centre Street

    1962 ft · 48 sec · Centre Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi · 25%
Summer Valley Road
6.53 mi · 11%
South Kennedy Drive
5.94 mi · 10%
Clamtown Road
5.75 mi · 10%
Pine Street
5.2 mi · 9%
Centre Avenue
2.98 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Summer Valley Road

Turn right onto Summer Valley Road

6.53 mi · 00h 11m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
47.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Ringgold
00h 45m from Reading
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Reading and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Freeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

New Ringgold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Reading and 29 miles from Freeland.

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

The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Reading and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Freeland.

Stop Ideas Near New Ringgold

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

63 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

75 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

77 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Freeland. Straight-line distance: 47.09 mi (75.78 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Freeland

Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population3,413
Coordinates41.0167500, -75.8971400
Altitude568
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Freeland (-75.89714, 41.01675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.75 L · about $8.38
Round trip
$16.75
4.1 gal · 15.5 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.38 $16.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.43 $18.86
Premium $4.95 $10.16 $20.31
Diesel $5.98 $12.26 $24.52

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Freeland. The current time is 17:00:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.