How far is Tobyhanna, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Tobyhanna, PA to Reading, PA is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.37 mi
01h 48m
Flight
63.95 mi
102.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.95 mi
Kilometers
102.91 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.37 mi
Kilometers
150.26 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in Tobyhanna
Sun, Apr 19, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tobyhanna
2026-04-18T21:45
Arrive Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tobyhanna
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
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Tobyhanna
43.9 mi
00h 54m
To Reading
49.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    13 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    2336 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee

    2148 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    29.4 mi · 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown

    1303 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Schantz Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  33. 33

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  34. 34

    Continue on North 5th Street Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on South 5th Street

    619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tobyhanna 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
39 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
5 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
29.4 mi · 31%
Kutztown Road
11.1 mi · 12%
Keystone Shortway
9 mi · 10%
Prospect Street
7.7 mi · 8%
Allentown Pike
5.99 mi · 6%
North 5th Street Highway
5.01 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

29.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
00h 54m from Tobyhanna
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tobyhanna 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 Tobyhanna to Reading?

The road trip is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Tobyhanna and 49.5 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

37 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tobyhanna and Reading. Straight-line distance: 63.95 mi (102.91 km).

Tobyhanna

#1 Tobyhanna

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Population8,627
Coordinates41.1770300, -75.4179600
Altitude591
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-75.417915, 41.177046)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.47 L · about $13.44
Round trip
$26.89
6.58 gal · 24.94 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.44 $26.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.13 $30.26
Premium $4.95 $16.30 $32.60
Diesel $5.98 $19.67 $39.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tobyhanna and Reading. The current time is 21:45:34.

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.