How far is Reading, PA from Roaring Brook, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Roaring Brook, PA is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.06 mi
02h 09m
Flight
64.42 mi
103.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.42 mi
Kilometers
103.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.06 mi
Kilometers
156.21 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roaring Brook
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 3:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-18T23:38
Arrive Roaring Brook
Sun, Apr 19, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reading
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Delano
PA

Township in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
48.5 mi
01h 04m
To Roaring Brook
48.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Roaring Brook.

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton

    1662 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    40 mi · 47 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 29 north: Nanticoke

    1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on South Cross Valley Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · South Cross Valley Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.6 km · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue on East Poplar Street

    2718 ft · 1 min · East Poplar Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Allen Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Allen Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Road

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Oakdale Drive

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Drive

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Prichards Road

    1405 ft · 38 sec · Prichards Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Prichards Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Prichards Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prichards Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
40.3 mi · 42%
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi · 15%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 11%
South Cross Valley Expressway
5.67 mi · 6%
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.81 mi · 5%
Allen Street
3.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left

40 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
64.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delano
01h 04m from Reading
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roaring Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to Roaring Brook?

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Reading and 48.5 miles from Roaring Brook.

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

The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.01 one way or $28.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Roaring Brook.

Stop Ideas Near Delano

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

48 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

89 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Roaring Brook. Straight-line distance: 64.42 mi (103.67 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Roaring Brook

#2 Roaring Brook

Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Population1,996
Coordinates41.2564700, -76.1199300
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Roaring Brook (-76.11993, 41.25647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.97 L · about $14.01
Round trip
$28.03
6.86 gal · 25.94 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.01 $28.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.77 $31.55
Premium $4.95 $16.99 $33.98
Diesel $5.98 $20.51 $41.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Roaring Brook. The current time is 23:38:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.