How far is Reading, PA from West Hazleton, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to West Hazleton, PA is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and West Hazleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and West Hazleton.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
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Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton
1662 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 924: Hazleton
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 924: Hazleton
685 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto CAN DO Expressway
1.7 mi · 3 min · CAN DO Expressway
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
32 m · 12 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn left onto West Cranberry Avenue
118 m · 17 sec · West Cranberry Avenue
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Continue on South Wayne Avenue
560 ft · 27 sec · South Wayne Avenue
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Turn right onto Webster Avenue
61 m · 14 sec · Webster Avenue
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Turn left onto Warren Street
77 m · 11 sec · Warren Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Warren Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and West Hazleton.
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.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 00h 21m
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 Sunny near West Hazleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to West Hazleton?
The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Schuylkill Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Reading and 30.9 miles from West Hazleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near West Hazleton.
Stop Ideas Near Schuylkill Haven
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 Schuylkill Haven.
White Haven, PA
Mount Joy
Lancaster station
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and West Hazleton. Straight-line distance: 43.2 mi (69.53 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Hazleton
Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,318 |
| Coordinates | 40.9587000, -75.9960400 |
| Altitude | 518 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Hazleton (-75.99604, 40.9587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.91 | $17.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.03 | $20.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.04 | $26.07 |
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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