How far is Reading, PA from Red Hill, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Red Hill, PA is about 92.6 miles (149 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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 02h 16m.
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 Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Red Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Red Hill.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
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Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton
1662 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: West Hazleton
1337 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
90 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Valmont Parkway
112 m · 14 sec · Valmont Parkway
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Continue on State Route 93
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93
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Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Hobbie Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Hobbie Road
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Turn left onto Wapwallopen Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Wapwallopen Road
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Continue on Ruckle Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ruckle Hill Road
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Continue on Pond Hill Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Pond Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2774 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Union Street
6.3 mi · 11 min · West Union Street
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 4016
1.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 4016
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Turn slight left onto Bethel Hill Road
1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Hill Road
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Turn left onto Mossville Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Mossville Road
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Turn left onto Kersteen Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Kersteen Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kersteen Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Red Hill.
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.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Rain Showers Likely near Red Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Red Hill?
The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Mahanoy City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Reading and 46.3 miles from Red Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.36 one way or $26.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Rain Showers Likely near Red Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Mahanoy City
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 Mahanoy City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Red Hill. Straight-line distance: 66.16 mi (106.48 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Hill
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,357 |
| Coordinates | 41.2575800, -76.2688200 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Hill (-76.26882, 41.25758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.04 | $30.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.20 | $32.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.55 | $39.11 |
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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