How far is Saylorsburg, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Saylorsburg, PA to Reading, PA is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
67.32 mi
01h 22m
Flight
49.98 mi
80.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.98 mi
Kilometers
80.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.32 mi
Kilometers
108.34 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Oct 15, 3:13 PM EDT
Return by in Saylorsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 4:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saylorsburg
2026-10-15T13:50
Arrive Reading
Thu, Oct 15, 3:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saylorsburg
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
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Saylorsburg
31.8 mi
00h 41m
To Reading
35.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
64°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Route 115

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Route 115

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    782 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    17.1 mi · 23 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown

    1303 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Schantz Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on South 5th Street

    619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lehigh Valley Thruway
17.1 mi · 25%
Old Route 115
16.5 mi · 24%
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 16%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 9%
North 5th Street Highway
5.01 mi · 7%
Schantz Road
3.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lehigh Valley Thruway

Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

17.1 mi · 00h 23m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
00h 41m from Saylorsburg
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saylorsburg and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Saylorsburg and 35.6 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saylorsburg and Reading. Straight-line distance: 49.98 mi (80.44 km).

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#1 Saylorsburg

Situated within Monroe County, Pennsylvania, at an approximate elevation of 669 feet, this unincorporated community acts primarily as a residential nexus in the eastern part of the state.

Population0
Coordinates40.8956500, -75.3235200
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 115 (-75.323466, 40.895701)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.99 L · about $10.58
Round trip
$21.16
4.74 gal · 17.98 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $10.58 $21.16
Mid-grade $4.93 $11.67 $23.34
Premium $5.31 $12.57 $25.15
Diesel $6.55 $15.52 $31.05

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saylorsburg and Reading. The current time is 13:50:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.