How far is Beaverdale, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Beaverdale, PA to Reading, PA is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beaverdale and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverdale and Reading.
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Start on Cedar Street
1154 ft · 37 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Cameron Avenue
2240 ft · 50 sec · Cameron Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
93 m · 6 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on Shawnee Road
540 ft · 11 sec · Shawnee Road
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Continue on Railroad Street
783 ft · 16 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn slight left onto Shawnee Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Shawnee Road
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Continue on Burnt House Road
8.4 mi · 15 min · Burnt House Road
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Turn left onto Miller Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Miller Road
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Continue on Heritage Drive
621 ft · 13 sec · Heritage Drive
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Turn left onto Central Street
40 m · 3 sec · Central Street
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Continue on Heritage Road
2849 ft · 54 sec · Heritage Road
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Continue on Lumber Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lumber Street
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Continue on Lumber Street
95 m · 7 sec · Lumber Street
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Take the ramp right toward PA 869: St. Clairsville, Osterburg
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
141.3 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
1054 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
550 ft · 17 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 Beaverdale and Reading.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
141 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Beaverdale and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beaverdale to Reading?
The road trip is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Beaverdale and 93.2 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.57 one way or $57.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Beaverdale and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beaverdale and Reading. Straight-line distance: 145.9 mi (234.81 km).
#1 Beaverdale
Located in Summerhill Township within Cambria County, Pennsylvania, this small census-designated place sits at a significant elevation of 1,923 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3220200, -78.6969600 |
| Altitude | 586 |
| 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: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $4.40 | $28.57 | $57.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $31.30 | $62.60 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $34.23 | $68.46 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $42.72 | $85.43 |
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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