How far is West Wyoming, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from West Wyoming, PA to Reading, PA is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
89.69 mi
01h 55m
Flight
68.13 mi
109.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.13 mi
Kilometers
109.64 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.69 mi
Kilometers
144.35 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Tue, May 26, 12:55 AM EDT
Return by in West Wyoming
Tue, May 26, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Wyoming
2026-05-25T22:59
Arrive Reading
Tue, May 26, 12:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Wyoming
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 West Wyoming
47.8 mi
00h 57m
To Reading
41.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
75°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Wyoming and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on Shoemaker Avenue

    19 m · 6 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 8th Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West 8th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 8th Street Bridge

    1356 ft · 27 sec · 8th Street Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    43 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto River Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North River Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North River Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2236 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    11.9 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    34 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville

    2062 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive

  13. 13

    Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

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

  17. 17

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  19. 19

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Centre Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on North Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1101 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Wyoming 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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North River Street
50 mi · 56%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 12%
Pottsville Pike
10.2 mi · 11%
Skyline Drive
4.36 mi · 5%
Centre Street
4.15 mi · 5%
Route 61 South
3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North River Street

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
68.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mahanoy City
00h 57m from West Wyoming
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving West Wyoming and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Wyoming to Reading?

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 West Wyoming and 41.9 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around West Wyoming and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 West Wyoming and Reading. Straight-line distance: 68.13 mi (109.64 km).

West Wyoming

#1 West Wyoming

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,671
Coordinates41.3198000, -75.8460300
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Shoemaker Avenue (-75.846007, 41.319774)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.98 L · about $12.91
Round trip
$25.82
6.32 gal · 23.96 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.91 $25.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.53 $29.07
Premium $4.95 $15.65 $31.31
Diesel $5.98 $18.90 $37.79

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between West Wyoming and Reading. The current time is 22:59:47.

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.