How far is Reading, PA from Shamokin Dam, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Shamokin Dam, PA is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Shamokin Dam.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Shamokin Dam.
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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
797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street
2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street
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Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on South Market Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Market Street
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Turn left onto West Valley Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Valley Avenue
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Turn right
11.4 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Front Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · South Front Street
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Turn slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South, US 15 South: Selinsgrove, Harrisburg
3076 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Susquehanna Trail
156 m · 40 sec · North Susquehanna Trail
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Continue on North Susquehanna Trail
10 m · 1 sec · North Susquehanna Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Susquehanna Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Shamokin Dam.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
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 Mostly Clear near Shamokin Dam.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Shamokin Dam?
The road trip is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Minersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Reading and 39.8 miles from Shamokin Dam.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Mostly Clear near Shamokin Dam.
Stop Ideas Near Minersville
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 Minersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Shamokin Dam. Straight-line distance: 58.74 mi (94.54 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shamokin Dam
Borough in northeastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,699 |
| Coordinates | 40.8487000, -76.8196900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shamokin Dam (-76.81969, 40.8487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.92 | $25.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.92 | $27.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.80 | $33.61 |
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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