How far is Blairsville, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Blairsville, PA to Reading, PA is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
235.21 mi
03h 52m
Flight
175.58 mi
282.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.58 mi
Kilometers
282.57 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.21 mi
Kilometers
378.53 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Blairsville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blairsville
2026-04-18T03:24
Arrive Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blairsville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Blairsville
108.6 mi
01h 56m
To Reading
126.6 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blairsville and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old William Penn Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old William Penn Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Villa Road

    1046 ft · 35 sec · Villa Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    12.1 mi · 17 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown

    1070 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cramer Pike

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Cramer Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Cooper Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cooper Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Iron Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Iron Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    1332 ft · 44 sec · 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    1097 ft · 29 sec · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Johns Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Johns Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1127 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Scalp Avenue

    651 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Scalp Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Clear Shade Drive

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Quaker Valley Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    141.3 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blairsville and Reading.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
40 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
141 mi · 60%
Quaker Valley Road
16.7 mi · 7%
William Penn Highway
12.1 mi · 5%
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 4%
Cramer Pike
7.9 mi · 3%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.6 mi
175.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
01h 56m from Blairsville
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blairsville and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blairsville to Reading?

The road trip is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Blairsville and 126.6 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.91 one way or $67.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blairsville and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blairsville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 175.58 mi (282.57 km).

Blairsville

#1 Blairsville

City in Union County, Georgia, USA

Population3,204
Coordinates40.4311800, -79.2608700
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.260831, 40.431182)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.3 gal
31.42 L · about $33.91
Round trip
$67.83
16.6 gal · 62.84 L
Estimated CO2
73.8 kg one way
Round trip: 147.5 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.91 $67.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.17 $76.34
Premium $4.95 $41.12 $82.24
Diesel $5.98 $49.63 $99.27

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Blairsville and Reading. The current time is 03:24:07.

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.