How far is Reading, PA from Hollenback, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Hollenback, PA is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
133.5 mi
03h 09m
Flight
89.21 mi
143.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.21 mi
Kilometers
143.57 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.5 mi
Kilometers
214.84 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollenback
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-23T00:03
Arrive Hollenback
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 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
Reed
PA

Township in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
66.7 mi
01h 34m
To Hollenback
66.8 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Continental Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right

    8.1 mi · 14 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Jerseytown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jerseytown Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Rohrsburg Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rohrsburg Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North State Street

    1 km · 56 sec · North State Street

  32. 32

    Continue on State Route 42

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 42

  33. 33

    Continue on State Route 42

    7.8 mi · 12 min · State Route 42

  34. 34

    Turn straight

    98 m · 11 sec

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    1629 ft · 29 sec

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Route 220 Highway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Route 220 Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    801 ft · 10 sec · Appalachian Thruway

  39. 39

    Continue on Appalacian Thruway

    2406 ft · 31 sec · Appalacian Thruway

  40. 40

    Continue on Cliff Avenue

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Cliff Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    2749 ft · 35 sec · Appalachian Thruway

  42. 42

    Continue on Appalacian Thruway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Appalacian Thruway

  43. 43

    Continue on German Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · German Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    53 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Mill Street

    1385 ft · 33 sec · Mill Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Carpenter Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Carpenter Street

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Ambrosius Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Ambrosius Road

  48. 48

    Continue on Wilmot Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Wilmot Road

  49. 49

    Continue on Dushore-Helenback Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dushore-Helenback Road

  50. 50

    Continue on Tubach Pond Road

    1130 ft · 31 sec · Tubach Pond Road

  51. 51

    Continue on Hallenbeck Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hallenbeck Road

  52. 52

    Continue on Ambrosius Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Ambrosius Road

  53. 53

    At the end of the road, turn right

    42 m · 3 sec

  54. 54

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
54 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 42
16.4 mi · 12%
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi · 11%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 9%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 8%
South Market Street
9.74 mi · 7%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Locust Gap Highway

Continue on Locust Gap Highway

11.1 mi · 00h 13m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reed
01h 34m from Reading
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Sunny near Hollenback.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Reed is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Reading and 66.8 miles from Hollenback.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.25 one way or $38.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny near Hollenback.

Stop Ideas Near Reed

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

72 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

73 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Middletown

76 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 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 Hollenback. Straight-line distance: 89.21 mi (143.57 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hollenback

Township in western Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population1,233
Coordinates41.6039600, -76.2468800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Hollenback (-76.24688, 41.60396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.83 L · about $19.25
Round trip
$38.49
9.42 gal · 35.66 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.25 $38.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.66 $43.32
Premium $4.95 $23.33 $46.67
Diesel $5.98 $28.17 $56.33

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Hollenback. The current time is 00:03:14.

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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.