How far is Reading, PA from Garden View, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Garden View, PA is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
110.39 mi
02h 23m
Flight
86.35 mi
138.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.35 mi
Kilometers
138.96 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.39 mi
Kilometers
177.66 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garden View
Sat, May 30, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sat, May 30, 12:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-05-30T07:19
Arrive Garden View
Sat, May 30, 9:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Atlas
PA

Census-designated place in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
55.2 mi
01h 11m
To Garden View
55.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Garden View.

  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

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport

    1888 ft · 41 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  34. 34

    Continue on Montgomery Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  35. 35

    Continue on Hastings Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · Hastings Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Market Street

    2304 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  37. 37

    Take the exit left

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward Foy Avenue, Lycoming Creek Road

    691 ft · 17 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on Foy Avenue

    678 ft · 20 sec

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Foy Avenue

    618 ft · 17 sec · Foy Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Dewey Avenue

    2121 ft · 54 sec · Dewey Avenue

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dewey Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi · 13%
Keystone Shortway
13.2 mi · 12%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 11%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 10%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 10%
South Market Street
9.74 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

13.2 mi · 00h 14m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlas
01h 11m from Reading
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Garden View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to Garden View?

The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Atlas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Reading and 55.2 miles from Garden View.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Garden View.

Stop Ideas Near Atlas

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

71 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

72 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Garden View. Straight-line distance: 86.35 mi (138.96 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Garden View

#2 Garden View

Census designated place

Population2,503
Coordinates41.2542400, -77.0460800
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Garden View (-77.04608, 41.25424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.75 L · about $15.94
Round trip
$31.87
7.8 gal · 29.5 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.94 $31.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.94 $35.87
Premium $4.95 $19.32 $38.64
Diesel $5.98 $23.32 $46.64

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Garden View. The current time is 07:19:31.

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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.