How far is Reading, PA from Jim Thorpe, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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 in southeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Jim Thorpe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Jim Thorpe.
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Start on Penn Street
85 m · 9 sec · Penn Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
2689 ft · 56 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn slight left onto Centre Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on South Centre Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · South Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
3219 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on South 4th Street
1321 ft · 19 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.2 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Centre Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Centre Turnpike
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Turn right onto Summer Valley Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Summer Valley Road
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Continue on Hughes Street
1277 ft · 31 sec · Hughes Street
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Turn left onto East Railroad Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Clamtown Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Clamtown Road
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Turn right onto West Penn Pike
1 mi · 1 min · West Penn Pike
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Turn slight left onto Penn Drive
5.5 mi · 8 min · Penn Drive
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Continue on Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West
7.4 mi · 12 min · Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West
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Turn left onto East Bridge Street
794 ft · 27 sec · East Bridge Street
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Continue on Bankway Street
550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street
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Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
3242 ft · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street
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Continue on Susquehanna Street
1589 ft · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street
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Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue
38 m · 2 sec · Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on Lehigh Street
2384 ft · 34 sec · Lehigh Street
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Turn right onto North Street
3094 ft · 1 min · North Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
41 m · 6 sec · West 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Jim Thorpe.
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.
Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West
Continue on Blakeslee Boulevard Drive West
7.36 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Jim Thorpe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Jim Thorpe?
The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 26.9 miles from Reading and 26.9 miles from Jim Thorpe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Jim Thorpe.
Stop Ideas Near New Ringgold
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 New Ringgold.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Jim Thorpe. Straight-line distance: 38.7 mi (62.28 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jim Thorpe
Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,650 |
| Coordinates | 40.8759200, -75.7324100 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jim Thorpe (-75.73241, 40.87592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.00 | $22.01 |
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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