How far is Wilmot, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Wilmot, PA to Reading, PA is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place (CDP) in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmot and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmot and Reading.
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Start on the route
131 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Dushore-Helenback Road
2534 ft · 1 min · Dushore-Helenback Road
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Continue on Wilmot Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Wilmot Road
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Continue on Ambrosius Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Ambrosius Road
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1558 ft · 38 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto South German Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · South German Street
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Continue on Appalachian Throughway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Appalachian Throughway
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
2749 ft · 35 sec · Appalachian Thruway
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Continue on Cliff Avenue
4.2 mi · 5 min · Cliff Avenue
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Continue on Appalacian Thruway
2406 ft · 31 sec · Appalacian Thruway
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
801 ft · 10 sec · Appalachian Thruway
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Continue on Route 220 Highway
8.3 mi · 9 min · Route 220 Highway
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight right
81 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1629 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 42
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 42
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Continue on North State Street
1 km · 59 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto Rohrsburg Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Rohrsburg Road
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Continue on Jerseytown Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jerseytown Road
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Turn left onto Danville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Danville Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Danville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Danville Road
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Continue on Jerseytown Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Jerseytown Road
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Turn left onto Continental Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Continental Boulevard
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Continue on Factory Street
716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street
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Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Elysburg Road
9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road
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Continue on State Route 54
11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on Sunbury Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street
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Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
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Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail
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Continue on North Sillyman Street
1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street
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Turn left onto Pottsville Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street
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Turn right onto Route 61 South
150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South
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Continue on Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on Centre Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street
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Continue on South 4th Street
1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on North Centre Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Centre Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1101 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Penn Street
85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmot and Reading.
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.
State Route 54
Continue on State Route 54
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Wilmot and Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmot to Reading?
The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Elysburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Wilmot and 76.1 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.27 one way or $40.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Wilmot and Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Elysburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elysburg.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
White Haven, PA
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmot and Reading. Straight-line distance: 89.26 mi (143.65 km).
#1 Wilmot
Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,135 |
| Coordinates | 41.5948000, -76.3093800 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $20.27 | $40.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.81 | $45.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.57 | $49.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.66 | $59.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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