How far is Reading, PA from Gibson, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Gibson, PA is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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 of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Gibson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Gibson.
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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 right to continue on I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre
1379 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Binghamton
1722 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 547: Harford
1550 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 547
2.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 547
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Continue on State Route 547
1031 ft · 21 sec · State Route 547
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Great Bend Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Gibson.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gibson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Gibson?
The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Reading and 64.9 miles from Gibson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gibson.
Stop Ideas Near East Side
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 East Side.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Gibson. Straight-line distance: 102.48 mi (164.92 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gibson
Unincorporated community in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,165 |
| Coordinates | 41.8034100, -75.6440800 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gibson (-75.64408, 41.80341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $4.09 | $18.71 | $37.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.06 | $42.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.69 | $45.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
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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