How far is Reading, PA from Lemont, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Lemont, PA is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 southern Montour County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Lemont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Lemont.
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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
10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike
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Continue on Route 61 South
3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South
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Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
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Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street
2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street
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Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on South Market Street
9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street
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Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
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Continue on Factory Street
716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street
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Continue on Continental Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
11.7 mi · 14 min · Jacksonville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322 East: State College, Lewistown
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway
1159 ft · 18 sec · Mount Nittany Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 26: State College
1948 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto East College Avenue
599 ft · 19 sec · East College Avenue
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Turn left onto Elmwood Street
1 km · 2 min · Elmwood Street
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Turn left onto Pike Street
625 ft · 24 sec · Pike Street
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Turn right onto Mount Nittany Road
13 m · 1 sec · Mount Nittany Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Nittany Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Lemont.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
63.1 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Sunny near Lemont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Lemont?
The road trip is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Reading and 76.9 miles from Lemont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.19 one way or $48.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny near Lemont.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
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 Danville.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Lemont. Straight-line distance: 104.55 mi (168.25 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lemont
Located in the Ridge and Valley geographic region of central Pennsylvania, this census-designated place is situated within Centre County at an elevation of approximately 1,014 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8106200, -77.8183300 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lemont (-77.81833, 40.81062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $4.46 | $24.19 | $48.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $26.69 | $53.39 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $28.75 | $57.51 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $35.50 | $71.00 |
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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