How far is Ellwood City, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Ellwood City, PA to Reading, PA is about 296 miles (476.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellwood City and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellwood City and Reading.
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Start on Keystone Way
11 m · 5 sec · Keystone Way
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Turn right onto Fountain Avenue
67 m · 11 sec · Fountain Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1128 ft · 34 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Lawrence Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · East Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on River Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Arthur Street
1346 ft · 54 sec · Arthur Street
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Turn left onto Big Beaver Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Big Beaver Boulevard
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Continue on Big Beaver Boulevard
819 ft · 23 sec · Big Beaver Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 76
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
274.5 mi · 4 hr 59 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
1054 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Penn Street
85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellwood City and Reading.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
274 mi · 04h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Ellwood City and Clear near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellwood City to Reading?
The road trip is about 296 miles (476.3 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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 146.8 miles from Ellwood City and 149.1 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.4 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 7:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.66 one way or $85.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ellwood City and Clear near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Everett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Everett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellwood City and Reading. Straight-line distance: 231.55 mi (372.65 km).
#1 Ellwood City
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,649 |
| Coordinates | 40.8617300, -80.2864500 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $42.66 | $85.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.01 | $96.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $51.72 | $103.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.43 | $124.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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