How far is Reading, PA from Palmerton, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Palmerton, PA is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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 Palmerton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Palmerton.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · Hughes Street
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Continue on Summer Valley Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · Summer Valley Road
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Continue on Lizard Creek Road
11.6 mi · 20 min · Lizard Creek Road
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Take the ramp straight
96 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1942 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Delaware Avenue
2228 ft · 1 min · Delaware Avenue
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Turn left
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Palmerton.
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.
Lizard Creek Road
Continue on Lizard Creek Road
11.6 mi · 00h 21m
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 Palmerton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Palmerton?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 25.5 miles from Reading and 25.6 miles from Palmerton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Palmerton.
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
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Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Palmerton. Straight-line distance: 36.18 mi (58.22 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmerton
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 5,321 |
| Coordinates | 40.8014000, -75.6119000 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmerton (-75.6119, 40.8014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.76 | $21.53 |
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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