How far is Reading, PA from Ridgebury, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Ridgebury, PA is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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
166.74 mi
03h 46m
Flight
120.47 mi
193.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.47 mi
Kilometers
193.88 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.74 mi
Kilometers
268.35 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgebury
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 11:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-23T04:00
Arrive Ridgebury
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 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
Derry
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Reading
83.3 mi
01h 53m
To Ridgebury
83.4 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Continental Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right

    8.1 mi · 14 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Jerseytown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jerseytown Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Rohrsburg Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rohrsburg Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North State Street

    1 km · 56 sec · North State Street

  32. 32

    Continue on State Route 42

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 42

  33. 33

    Continue on State Route 42

    7.8 mi · 12 min · State Route 42

  34. 34

    Turn straight

    98 m · 11 sec

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    1629 ft · 29 sec

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Route 220 Highway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Route 220 Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    801 ft · 10 sec · Appalachian Thruway

  39. 39

    Continue on Appalacian Thruway

    2406 ft · 31 sec · Appalacian Thruway

  40. 40

    Continue on Cliff Avenue

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Cliff Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    2749 ft · 35 sec · Appalachian Thruway

  42. 42

    Continue on Appalacian Thruway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Appalacian Thruway

  43. 43

    Continue on German Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · German Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Route 220

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Route 220

  45. 45

    Continue on Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  46. 46

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Troy, Towanda

    1446 ft · 42 sec

  47. 47

    Merge left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    596 ft · 9 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  48. 48

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Roosevelt Highway

  49. 49

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  50. 50

    Turn right onto North Berwick Turnpike

    15.4 mi · 27 min · North Berwick Turnpike

  51. 51

    Turn right onto Centerville Road

    17 m · 1 sec · Centerville Road

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Centerville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
52 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 42
16.4 mi · 10%
North Berwick Turnpike
15.4 mi · 9%
Route 220
14.9 mi · 9%
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi · 9%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 7%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Berwick Turnpike

Turn right onto North Berwick Turnpike

15.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
120.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry
01h 53m from Reading
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Sunny near Ridgebury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Reading and 83.4 miles from Ridgebury.

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

The direct path is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.03 one way or $48.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny near Ridgebury.

Stop Ideas Near Derry

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

64 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

87 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

93 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Ridgebury. Straight-line distance: 120.47 mi (193.88 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Ridgebury

#2 Ridgebury

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,906
Coordinates41.9734100, -76.7216200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Ridgebury (-76.72162, 41.97341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.27 L · about $24.03
Round trip
$48.05
11.76 gal · 44.54 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.03 $48.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.04 $54.08
Premium $4.95 $29.13 $58.26
Diesel $5.98 $35.16 $70.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Ridgebury. The current time is 04:00:01.

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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.