How far is Easton, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Easton, PA to Reading, PA is about 255.2 miles (410.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197 miles (317 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
255.19 mi
04h 21m
Flight
196.95 mi
316.96 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Easton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.95 mi
Kilometers
316.96 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.19 mi
Kilometers
410.69 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 AM EDT
Return by in Easton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easton
2026-04-18T22:59
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 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
8:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Easton
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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Easton
124.1 mi
02h 10m
To Reading
131.1 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Easton and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Canoe Ripple Road

    14 m · 4 sec · Canoe Ripple Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Whitmer Road

    1753 ft · 1 min · Whitmer Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bald Eagle Street

    3029 ft · 54 sec · Bald Eagle Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    161.3 mi · 2 hr 53 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

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

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  15. 15

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  21. 21

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  24. 24

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Centre Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  30. 30

    Continue on North Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  32. 32

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1101 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
161 mi · 63%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 4%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 4%
Pottsville Pike
10.2 mi · 4%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 4%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

161 mi · 02h 53m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
197 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 10m from Easton
Leave By
8:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Easton 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 Easton to Reading?

The road trip is about 255.2 miles (410.7 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Easton and 131.1 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 197 miles (317 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 8:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.81 one way or $73.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Reading. Straight-line distance: 196.95 mi (316.96 km).

Easton

#1 Easton

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population27,364
Coordinates41.1272800, -79.5408800
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Canoe Ripple Road (-79.540922, 41.127365)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.09 L · about $36.81
Round trip
$73.63
18.02 gal · 68.18 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.81 $73.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.44 $82.87
Premium $4.95 $44.64 $89.27
Diesel $5.98 $53.88 $107.76

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 Easton and Reading. The current time is 22:59:29.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.