How far is Burgettstown, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Burgettstown, PA to Reading, PA is about 287.2 miles (462.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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
287.2 mi
04h 48m
Flight
235.13 mi
378.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.13 mi
Kilometers
378.4 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.2 mi
Kilometers
462.2 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 5:14 PM EDT
Return by in Burgettstown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burgettstown
2026-04-19T12:26
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 5:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burgettstown
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
Everett
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania, USA

From Burgettstown
142.4 mi
02h 24m
To Reading
144.8 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    49 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto John L Brunner Bypass Road

    1865 ft · 46 sec · John L Brunner Bypass Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bavington Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Bavington Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Steubenville Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Steubenville Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Maple Grove Road

    668 ft · 17 sec · Maple Grove Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 22 East: Pittsburgh

    947 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Steubenville Pike

    109 m · 10 sec · Steubenville Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  12. 12

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

    1317 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    230.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burgettstown 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
231 mi · 80%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 5%
US 22 East
10.1 mi · 4%
I 376 East
9.93 mi · 3%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 3%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 2%
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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
235.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
02h 24m from Burgettstown
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Burgettstown and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.2 miles (462.2 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.4 miles from Burgettstown and 144.8 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.39 one way or $82.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Burgettstown and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Everett

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

40 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

50 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

52 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

56 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burgettstown and Reading. Straight-line distance: 235.13 mi (378.4 km).

Burgettstown

#1 Burgettstown

Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States; a suburb of Pittsburgh

Population1,310
Coordinates40.3820100, -80.3928400
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-80.393215, 40.38205)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.36 L · about $41.39
Round trip
$82.78
20.26 gal · 76.72 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.39 $82.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.59 $93.18
Premium $4.95 $50.18 $100.37
Diesel $5.98 $60.58 $121.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Burgettstown and Reading. The current time is 12:26:17.

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.