Distance between Wilkes-Barre PA and Reading PA

The distance from Wilkes-Barre to Reading is 86 miles by road including 42 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes and goes through Pottsville, Ashley, Sugar Notch, Delano, Schuylkill Haven, Deer Lake and Port Clinton.

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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Wilkes-Barre 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
PA 309 3 mi, 05 min
Ashley 3 mi 0:05 05 min 0.1 gal
I 81 2 mi, 02 min
Sugar Notch 6 mi 0:07 07 min 0.1 gal
I 81 30 mi, 27 min
Delano 36 mi 0:35 35 min 1.2 gal
I 81 16 mi, 16 min
Pottsville 52 mi 0:52 52 min 1.7 gal
PA 61 4 mi, 04 min
Schuylkill Haven 56 mi 0:57 57 min 1.9 gal
PA 61 6 mi, 07 min
Deer Lake 63 mi 1:04 1 h 04 min 2.1 gal
PA 61 4 mi, 04 min
Port Clinton 66 mi 1:08 1 h 08 min 2.2 gal
PA 61 7 mi, 08 min
Shoemakersville 73 mi 1:16 1 h 16 min 2.5 gal
PA 61 13 mi, 14 min
Reading 86 mi 1:31 1 h 31 min 2.9 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Wilkes-Barre 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
PA 309 3 mi, 05 min
Ashley 3 mi 0:05 05 min 0.1 gal
I 81 2 mi, 02 min
Sugar Notch 6 mi 0:07 07 min 0.1 gal
I 81 25 mi, 23 min
Lofty 32 mi 0:31 31 min 1.1 gal
I 81 4 mi, 04 min
Delano 36 mi 0:35 35 min 1.2 gal
I 81 2 mi, 02 min
Vulcan 38 mi 0:37 37 min 1.3 gal
I 81 9 mi, 08 min
Wetherill Junction 47 mi 0:46 46 min 1.6 gal
PA 61 1 mi, 01 min
Dark Water 48 mi 0:47 47 min 1.6 gal
PA 61 1 mi, 01 min
Saint Clair 50 mi 0:49 49 min 1.7 gal
PA 61 1 mi, 01 min
East Mines 50 mi 0:50 50 min 1.7 gal
PA 61 1 mi, 01 min
Pottsville 52 mi 0:52 52 min 1.7 gal
PA 61 4 mi, 04 min
Schuylkill Haven 56 mi 0:57 57 min 1.9 gal
PA 61 6 mi, 07 min
Deer Lake 63 mi 1:04 1 h 04 min 2.1 gal
PA 61 4 mi, 04 min
Port Clinton 66 mi 1:08 1 h 08 min 2.2 gal
PA 61 7 mi, 08 min
Shoemakersville 73 mi 1:16 1 h 16 min 2.5 gal
PA 61 4 mi, 04 min
Leesport 78 mi 1:21 1 h 21 min 2.6 gal
PA 61 2 mi, 02 min
Berkley 80 mi 1:23 1 h 23 min 2.7 gal
PA 61 1 mi, 00 min
Ontelaunee 80 mi 1:24 1 h 24 min 2.7 gal
PA 61 1 mi, 01 min
Tuckerton 82 mi 1:26 1 h 26 min 2.8 gal
PA 61 4 mi, 05 min
Reading 86 mi 1:31 1 h 31 min 2.9 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Wilkes-Barre to Reading?

Fuel cost: 11.2 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 86.4 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Wilkes-Barre to Reading?

Driving time: 1 h 31 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 36 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 33 min
  • 5 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 4 min
  • 18 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 19 min
  • 3 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 3 min
  • 20 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 23 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 6 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Wilkes-Barre to Reading by land?

The distance between Wilkes-Barre and Reading is 86.4 mi by road including 42.3 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Wilkes-Barre and Reading respectively.

How far is Wilkes-Barre to Reading by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Wilkes-Barre and Reading is 62.8 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Wilkes-Barre and Reading respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Wilkes-Barre from Reading by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 7 min to cover the distance of 63 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 27 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Wilkes-Barre to Reading?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 25 min to cover the distance of 63 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 28 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Wilkes-Barre and Reading?

The halfway point between Wilkes-Barre and Reading is Wetherill Junction. It is located about 4 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Wetherill Junction to Wilkes-Barre is 47 mi and driving will take about 46 min. The road between Wetherill Junction and Reading has length 39 mi and will take approximately 45 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Vulcan is in 38 mi from Wilkes-Barre and 48 mi from Reading
  • Dark Water is in 48 mi from Wilkes-Barre and 38 mi from Reading
  • Saint Clair is in 50 mi from Wilkes-Barre and 37 mi from Reading

Where is Wilkes-Barre in relation to Reading?

Wilkes-Barre is located 63 mi north of Reading.

Wilkes-Barre has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.24648, longitude -75.88173.

Reading has geographic coordinates: latitude 40.33534, longitude -75.92795.

Which highway goes from Wilkes-Barre to Reading?

The route from Wilkes-Barre to Reading follows I 81, PA 61.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • PA 443: 2 mi
  • PA 895: 1 mi
  • US 222 Business: 1 mi
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