How far is White Deer, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from White Deer, PA to Reading, PA is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
91.29 mi
02h 01m
Flight
71.28 mi
114.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.28 mi
Kilometers
114.71 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.29 mi
Kilometers
146.92 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Apr 30, 2:20 AM EDT
Return by in White Deer
Thu, Apr 30, 4:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Deer
2026-04-30T00:18
Arrive Reading
Thu, Apr 30, 2:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Deer
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
Gordon
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From White Deer
45.3 mi
01h 00m
To Reading
46 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Deer and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on White Deer Pike

    30 m · 6 sec · White Deer Pike

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1030 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Westbranch Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    13 mi · 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  14. 14

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  23. 23

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Centre Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  29. 29

    Continue on North Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1101 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Deer 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
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
13 mi · 14%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 12%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 12%
Pottsville Pike
10.2 mi · 11%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 11%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

13 mi · 00h 14m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
71.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
01h 00m from White Deer
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving White Deer and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White Deer to Reading?

The road trip is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from White Deer and 46 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around White Deer and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Gordon

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

71 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

71 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Deer and Reading. Straight-line distance: 71.28 mi (114.71 km).

White Deer

#1 White Deer

Township in northeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population4,571
Coordinates41.0759200, -76.8746900
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: White Deer Pike (-76.874703, 41.076017)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.19 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.31
6.44 gal · 24.38 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.16 $26.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.81 $29.62
Premium $4.95 $15.95 $31.90
Diesel $5.98 $19.26 $38.51

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between White Deer and Reading. The current time is 00:18:53.

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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.