How far is Delmont, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Delmont, PA to Reading, PA is about 243.8 miles (392.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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
243.83 mi
03h 54m
Flight
191.84 mi
308.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.84 mi
Kilometers
308.74 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.83 mi
Kilometers
392.41 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM EDT
Return by in Delmont
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delmont
2026-04-23T02:20
Arrive Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delmont
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Delmont
120.8 mi
01h 57m
To Reading
123 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pittsburgh Street

    24 m · 8 sec · East Pittsburgh Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Greensburg Street

    1212 ft · 35 sec · Greensburg Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 66

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 66

  4. 4

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

    1360 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton

    1490 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

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

    1238 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    903 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    212.3 mi · 3 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delmont 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
212 mi · 87%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.2 mi · 5%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 3%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 2%
State Route 66
1.7 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

212 mi · 03h 52m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
191.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
01h 57m from Delmont
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Delmont and Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243.8 miles (392.4 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.8 miles from Delmont and 123 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.14 one way or $70.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Delmont and Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delmont and Reading. Straight-line distance: 191.84 mi (308.74 km).

Delmont

#1 Delmont

City in Douglas County, South Dakota, United States

Population2,501
Coordinates40.4131200, -79.5703200
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pittsburgh Street (-79.570361, 40.413047)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.6 gal
32.57 L · about $35.14
Round trip
$70.28
17.2 gal · 65.14 L
Estimated CO2
76.4 kg one way
Round trip: 152.9 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.14 $70.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.55 $79.10
Premium $4.95 $42.60 $85.21
Diesel $5.98 $51.43 $102.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Delmont and Reading. The current time is 02:20:14.

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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.