How far is Reading, PA from Osceola Mills, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Osceola Mills, PA is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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
179.71 mi
03h 39m
Flight
128 mi
205.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128 mi
Kilometers
205.99 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.71 mi
Kilometers
289.22 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osceola Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 6:04 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 16, 9:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-16T02:24
Arrive Osceola Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 6:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 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
White Deer
PA

Township in northeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
89.8 mi
01h 49m
To Osceola Mills
90 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Osceola Mills.

  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

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Presqueisle Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Presqueisle Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    635 ft · 17 sec · South Front Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West Maple Street

    146 m · 11 sec · West Maple Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Walton Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Walton Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Stone Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Stone Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Sarah Street

    57 m · 14 sec · Sarah Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Edwards Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Edwards Alley

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edwards Alley

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
41 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
63.1 mi · 35%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 13%
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi · 8%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 6%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 6%
Port Matilda Highway
10.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.7 mi
128 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Deer
01h 49m from Reading
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Reading and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Osceola Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to Osceola Mills?

The road trip is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

White Deer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.8 miles from Reading and 90 miles from Osceola Mills.

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

The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.91 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Reading and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Osceola Mills.

Stop Ideas Near White Deer

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

91 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

98 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 Osceola Mills. Straight-line distance: 128 mi (205.99 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Osceola Mills

#2 Osceola Mills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,058
Coordinates40.8500600, -78.2705700
Altitude457
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Osceola Mills (-78.27057, 40.85006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.34 gal
24.01 L · about $25.91
Round trip
$51.81
12.68 gal · 48.02 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.7 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.91 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.16 $58.32
Premium $4.95 $31.41 $62.82
Diesel $5.98 $37.91 $75.83

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Osceola Mills. The current time is 02:24:34.

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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.