How far is Reading, PA from Linntown, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Linntown, PA is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
88.35 mi
01h 55m
Flight
66.73 mi
107.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.73 mi
Kilometers
107.39 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.35 mi
Kilometers
142.18 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linntown
Wed, Apr 15, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Wed, Apr 15, 11:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-15T07:47
Arrive Linntown
Wed, Apr 15, 9:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Gordon
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
44.1 mi
00h 57m
To Linntown
44.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Market Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Valley Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Valley Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Front Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · South Front Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Danville, Lewisburg

    535 ft · 15 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Danville, Lewisburg

    815 ft · 22 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto North Susquehanna Trail

    8.3 mi · 12 min · North Susquehanna Trail

  32. 32

    Continue on South Derr Drive

    3166 ft · 1 min · South Derr Drive

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2026 ft · 49 sec · Market Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi · 16%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 13%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 12%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 11%
North Susquehanna Trail
8.31 mi · 9%
Route 61 South
3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

11.4 mi · 00h 13m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
66.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
00h 57m from Reading
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Linntown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Reading and 44.2 miles from Linntown.

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

The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Linntown.

Stop Ideas Near Gordon

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

64 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

71 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

71 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Linntown. Straight-line distance: 66.73 mi (107.39 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 Linntown

Census designated place

Population1,489
Coordinates40.9589700, -76.8991300
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Linntown (-76.89913, 40.95897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.8 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.50
6.24 gal · 23.6 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.75 $25.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.35 $28.70
Premium $4.95 $15.46 $30.91
Diesel $5.98 $18.66 $37.32

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Linntown. The current time is 07:47:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.