How far is Reading, PA from Roseto, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Roseto, PA is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.53 mi
01h 35m
Flight
53.05 mi
85.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.05 mi
Kilometers
85.37 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.53 mi
Kilometers
100.64 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roseto
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-23T05:51
Arrive Roseto
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Allentown
PA

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

From Reading
31.3 mi
00h 47m
To Roseto
31.3 mi
00h 47m

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
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    85 m · 9 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Schantz Road

    81 m · 4 sec · Schantz Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Schantz Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1922 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    52 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1420 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    17.9 mi · 24 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

    2728 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto PA-33

    5.2 mi · 6 min · PA-33

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 191: Stockertown, Bangor

    1424 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Industrial Boulevard

    609 ft · 20 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Sullivan Trail

    719 ft · 15 sec · Sullivan Trail

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Bangor Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Bangor Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Washington Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Washington Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Roseto Avenue

    758 ft · 26 sec · Roseto Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Columbus Street

    74 m · 11 sec · Columbus Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbus Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lehigh Valley Thruway
17.9 mi · 29%
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 19%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 10%
PA-33
5.24 mi · 8%
North 5th Street
5.01 mi · 8%
Bangor Road
4.81 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Lehigh Valley Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

17.9 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
00h 47m from Reading
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Mostly Sunny near Roseto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Reading and 31.3 miles from Roseto.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

63 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

66 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

69 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Roseto. Straight-line distance: 53.05 mi (85.37 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Roseto

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,540
Coordinates40.8806500, -75.2146200
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Roseto (-75.21462, 40.88065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.06
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.03 $18.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.95 $10.95 $21.90
Diesel $5.98 $13.22 $26.43

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 Roseto. The current time is 05:51:52.

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.