How far is Braddock Hills, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Braddock Hills, PA to Reading, PA is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.05 mi
04h 03m
Flight
207.35 mi
333.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.35 mi
Kilometers
333.69 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.05 mi
Kilometers
412.08 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Braddock Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Braddock Hills
2026-04-17T23:03
Arrive Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Braddock Hills
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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Braddock Hills
126.8 mi
02h 01m
To Reading
129.2 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Braddock Hills and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on Wilkins Avenue

    56 m · 8 sec · Wilkins Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Wilkins Avenue

    2102 ft · 2 min · Wilkins Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bevington Road

    587 ft · 26 sec · Bevington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Bevington Road

    1626 ft · 1 min · Bevington Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Ardmore Boulevard

    2080 ft · 46 sec · Ardmore Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    1881 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 East, US 22 East: Monroeville

    731 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 376 East, US 22 East: Monroeville

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    230.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Braddock Hills 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
231 mi · 90%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 3%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.1 mi · 2%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 2%
I 376 East
0.79 mi
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

231 mi · 04h 12m

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
207.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 01m from Braddock Hills
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Braddock Hills 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 Braddock Hills to Reading?

The road trip is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Braddock Hills and 129.2 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.90 one way or $73.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Braddock Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Braddock Hills and Reading. Straight-line distance: 207.35 mi (333.69 km).

Braddock Hills

#1 Braddock Hills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,772
Coordinates40.4172900, -79.8650500
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilkins Avenue (-79.865363, 40.417361)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.2 L · about $36.90
Round trip
$73.79
18.06 gal · 68.4 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.90 $73.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.53 $83.06
Premium $4.95 $44.73 $89.47
Diesel $5.98 $54.00 $108.00

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 Braddock Hills and Reading. The current time is 23:03:20.

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.