How far is Reading, PA from Oakdale, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Oakdale, PA is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Oakdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Oakdale.
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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 left onto West Penn Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Penn Pike
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Continue on South Center Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Center Street
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Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
597 ft · 23 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
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Turn left onto Pine Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Pine Street
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Continue on Mile Hill Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mile Hill Road
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Continue on South Kennedy Drive
5.9 mi · 9 min · South Kennedy Drive
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Turn slight right onto Fishers Hill Avenue
2864 ft · 1 min · Fishers Hill Avenue
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Turn right
3 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Swaab Court
51 m · 14 sec · Swaab Court
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Turn right onto Pierce Court
81 m · 15 sec · Pierce Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pierce Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Oakdale.
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.
Summer Valley Road
Turn right onto Summer Valley Road
6.53 mi · 00h 11m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Oakdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Oakdale?
The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 27.6 miles from Reading and 27.6 miles from Oakdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.70 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Mostly Cloudy near Oakdale.
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 Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 45.35 mi (72.99 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakdale
Situated in northeastern Pennsylvania within Luzerne County, this small settlement rests at a relatively high elevation of 1624 feet atop the rugged terrain characterizing the region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9920300, -75.9202000 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakdale (-75.9202, 40.99203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $10.34 | $20.69 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $12.77 | $25.54 |
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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