How far is Trucksville, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Trucksville, PA to Reading, PA is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
97.17 mi
01h 49m
Flight
66.9 mi
107.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.9 mi
Kilometers
107.67 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.17 mi
Kilometers
156.38 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Oct 15, 2:51 PM EDT
Return by in Trucksville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trucksville
2026-10-15T13:02
Arrive Reading
Thu, Oct 15, 2:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trucksville
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
Mahanoy City
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Trucksville
47.8 mi
00h 54m
To Reading
49.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph N
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 Trucksville and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harris Hill Road

    12 m · 8 sec · Harris Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Memorial Highway

    7.3 mi · 11 min · South Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    11.9 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    34 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville

    2062 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive

  7. 7

    Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Centre Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on North Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1101 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Memorial Highway
53.2 mi · 55%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 11%
Pottsville Pike
10.2 mi · 11%
Skyline Drive
4.36 mi · 4%
Centre Street
4.15 mi · 4%
Route 61 South
3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Memorial Highway

Continue straight

34 mi · 00h 39m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mahanoy City
00h 54m from Trucksville
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Trucksville 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 Trucksville to Reading?

The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Mahanoy City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Trucksville and 49.3 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.31 one way or $30.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mahanoy City

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

77 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

84 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trucksville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 66.9 mi (107.67 km).

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#1 Trucksville

Positioned in northeastern Pennsylvania within Kingston Township, Luzerne County, this census-designated place rests at an average elevation of 883 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.3039700, -75.9321400
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Harris Hill Road (-75.932203, 41.304031)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.98 L · about $15.31
Round trip
$30.62
6.86 gal · 25.96 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $15.31 $30.62
Mid-grade $4.93 $16.89 $33.79
Premium $5.31 $18.20 $36.39
Diesel $6.55 $22.47 $44.93

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 Trucksville and Reading. The current time is 13:02:21.

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.