How far is Enlow, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Enlow, PA to Reading, PA is about 277.2 miles (446.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.7 miles (364.9 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 EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
277.21 mi
04h 31m
Flight
226.73 mi
364.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.73 mi
Kilometers
364.88 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.21 mi
Kilometers
446.12 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, Nov 7, 5:10 PM EST
Return by in Enlow
Sat, Nov 7, 9:41 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enlow
2026-11-07T12:39
Arrive Reading
Sat, Nov 7, 5:10 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EST

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 EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enlow
9:00 PM EST
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 Enlow
136.6 mi
02h 15m
To Reading
140.6 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 17 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Allegheny Road

    63 m · 12 sec · West Allegheny Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cliff Mine Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Cliff Mine Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 376 East

    772 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Airport Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Airport Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  7. 7

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

    1317 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    230.8 mi · 4 hr 12 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 Enlow 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
231 mi · 83%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
9.61 mi · 3%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 3%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 2%
Cliff Mine Road
2.67 mi · 1%
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
+50.5 mi
226.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 15m from Enlow
Leave By
7:58 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Enlow 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 Enlow to Reading?

The road trip is about 277.2 miles (446.1 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 Enlow and 140.6 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.90 one way or $85.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Enlow and Mostly Sunny 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 Enlow and Reading. Straight-line distance: 226.73 mi (364.88 km).

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#1 Enlow

Situated in the western portion of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community sits at an approximate elevation of 968 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.4542300, -80.2331100
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allegheny Road (-80.233399, 40.454163)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.78 gal
37.03 L · about $42.90
Round trip
$85.79
19.56 gal · 74.06 L
Estimated CO2
86.9 kg one way
Round trip: 173.8 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $42.90 $85.79
Mid-grade $4.81 $47.07 $94.14
Premium $5.26 $51.43 $102.87
Diesel $6.57 $64.28 $128.57

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Enlow and Reading. The current time is 12:39:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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