How far is Edgeworth, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Edgeworth, PA to Reading, PA is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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
275.45 mi
04h 31m
Flight
224.79 mi
361.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.79 mi
Kilometers
361.76 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.45 mi
Kilometers
443.3 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in Edgeworth
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgeworth
2026-04-17T23:03
Arrive Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgeworth
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 Edgeworth
136.6 mi
02h 15m
To Reading
138.9 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Edgeworth and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Edgeworth Lane

    1311 ft · 49 sec · Edgeworth Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ohio River Boulevard

    12.6 mi · 23 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville

    100 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard

    1357 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Fort Duquesne Bridge

    1298 ft · 22 sec · Fort Duquesne Bridge

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Monroeville

    1337 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Pittsburgh

    596 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard

    952 ft · 20 sec · Fort Pitt Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2526 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

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

    1317 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    230.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgeworth 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
26 steps
6 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 · 84%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 5%
Ohio River Boulevard
12.6 mi · 5%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 3%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 2%
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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
224.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 15m from Edgeworth
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Edgeworth 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 Edgeworth to Reading?

The road trip is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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 136.6 miles from Edgeworth and 138.9 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.72 one way or $79.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Edgeworth 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 Edgeworth and Reading. Straight-line distance: 224.79 mi (361.76 km).

Edgeworth

#1 Edgeworth

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,646
Coordinates40.5511800, -80.1928400
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Edgeworth Lane (-80.192997, 40.551317)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.72 gal
36.79 L · about $39.72
Round trip
$79.43
19.44 gal · 73.58 L
Estimated CO2
86.4 kg one way
Round trip: 172.8 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.72 $79.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.70 $89.40
Premium $4.95 $48.15 $96.31
Diesel $5.98 $58.13 $116.25

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 Edgeworth and Reading. The current time is 23:03:05.

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.