How far is Cambridge Springs, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Cambridge Springs, PA to Reading, PA is about 333.5 miles (536.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m 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
333.48 mi
05h 39m
Flight
237.79 mi
382.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.79 mi
Kilometers
382.68 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.48 mi
Kilometers
536.68 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Apr 16, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 8:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge Springs
2026-04-15T21:36
Arrive Reading
Thu, Apr 16, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 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
5:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge Springs
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
Coaldale
PA

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Cambridge Springs
163.9 mi
02h 49m
To Reading
169.6 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge Springs and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    84 m · 12 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Venango Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Venango Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on River Street

    1346 ft · 40 sec · River Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cussewago Street

    1272 ft · 47 sec · Cussewago Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Church Street

    2671 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Army

    945 ft · 15 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Army

  9. 9

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1048 ft · 16 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 6/Route 19

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 6/Route 19

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward PA-198

    9 m · 1 sec · PA-198

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto PA-198

    3.1 mi · 5 min · PA-198

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    204.4 mi · 3 hr 40 min · Keystone Shortway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  24. 24

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  30. 30

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  33. 33

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Centre Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street

  35. 35

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  37. 37

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  39. 39

    Continue on North Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  41. 41

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  42. 42

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1101 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
46 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
204 mi · 61%
PA-198
40.5 mi · 12%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 3%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 3%
Pottsville Pike
10.2 mi · 3%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

204 mi · 03h 40m

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
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+95.7 mi
237.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaldale
02h 49m from Cambridge Springs
Leave By
5:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cambridge Springs 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 Cambridge Springs to Reading?

The road trip is about 333.5 miles (536.7 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.9 miles from Cambridge Springs and 169.6 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.7 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 5:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.09 one way or $96.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cambridge Springs and Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Coaldale

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

30 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

51 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

62 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge Springs and Reading. Straight-line distance: 237.79 mi (382.68 km).

Cambridge Springs

#1 Cambridge Springs

Human settlement

Population2,665
Coordinates41.8036700, -80.0564400
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-80.056684, 41.803471)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 537 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.77 gal
44.54 L · about $48.09
Round trip
$96.18
23.54 gal · 89.08 L
Estimated CO2
104.6 kg one way
Round trip: 209.2 kg / 461 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.09 $96.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.13 $108.26
Premium $4.95 $58.31 $116.62
Diesel $5.98 $70.38 $140.77

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambridge Springs and Reading. The current time is 21:36:04.

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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.