How far is Reading, PA from South Waverly, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to South Waverly, PA is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and South Waverly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and South Waverly.
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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
9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street
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Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
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Continue on Factory Street
716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street
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Continue on Continental Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Continental Boulevard
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Turn right
8.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Jerseytown Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jerseytown Road
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Continue on Rohrsburg Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Rohrsburg Road
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Turn left onto North State Street
1 km · 56 sec · North State Street
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Continue on State Route 42
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 42
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Continue on State Route 42
7.8 mi · 12 min · State Route 42
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Turn straight
98 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1629 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Route 220 Highway
8.3 mi · 9 min · Route 220 Highway
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
801 ft · 10 sec · Appalachian Thruway
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Continue on Appalacian Thruway
2406 ft · 31 sec · Appalacian Thruway
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Continue on Cliff Avenue
4.2 mi · 5 min · Cliff Avenue
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
2749 ft · 35 sec · Appalachian Thruway
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Continue on Appalacian Thruway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Appalacian Thruway
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Continue on German Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · German Street
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Continue on Route 220
14.9 mi · 17 min · Route 220
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Continue on Main Street
22.2 mi · 27 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Yanuzzi Drive
2146 ft · 48 sec · Yanuzzi Drive
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Turn right onto Fulton Street
746 ft · 32 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
938 ft · 47 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
43 m · 4 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and South Waverly.
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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
22.2 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Rain Showers Likely near South Waverly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to South Waverly?
The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 80.2 miles from Reading and 80.2 miles from South Waverly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Rain Showers Likely near South Waverly.
Stop Ideas Near Derry
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 Derry.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Scranton, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and South Waverly. Straight-line distance: 119.14 mi (191.73 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Waverly
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,006 |
| Coordinates | 41.9975700, -76.5371700 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Waverly (-76.53717, 41.99757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $28.04 | $56.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $33.85 | $67.69 |
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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