How far is Huntingdon, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Huntingdon, PA to Reading, PA is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.2 mi
02h 40m
Flight
110.09 mi
177.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.09 mi
Kilometers
177.17 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.2 mi
Kilometers
241.73 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM EDT
Return by in Huntingdon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntingdon
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Reading
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntingdon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Schlusser
PA

Census designated place

From Huntingdon
74.4 mi
01h 20m
To Reading
75.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    53 m · 12 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Penn Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    10.7 mi · 15 min · William Penn Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Croghan Pike

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Croghan Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on South Ridgley Street

    2655 ft · 47 sec · South Ridgley Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Ridgely Street

    881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Croghan Pike

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1159 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Neelyton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Neelytown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Spring Run Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Spring Run Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Timmons Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Forge Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Newburg Road

    723 ft · 17 sec · Newburg Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cumberland Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Trout Run

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run

  17. 17

    Continue on Cumberland Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    84.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntingdon 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
84.8 mi · 56%
Croghan Pike
15.7 mi · 10%
William Penn Highway
10.7 mi · 7%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 5%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 3%
Spring Run Road
4.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

84.8 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
110.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schlusser
01h 20m from Huntingdon
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon to Reading?

The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Schlusser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Huntingdon and 75.8 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.66 one way or $43.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntingdon and Chance Rain Showers near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Schlusser

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

25 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

38 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntingdon and Reading. Straight-line distance: 110.09 mi (177.17 km).

Huntingdon

#1 Huntingdon

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,879
Coordinates40.4848000, -78.0102800
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-78.010382, 40.484834)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.06 L · about $21.66
Round trip
$43.31
10.6 gal · 40.12 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.66 $43.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.37 $48.75
Premium $4.95 $26.26 $52.51
Diesel $5.98 $31.69 $63.39

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntingdon and Reading. The current time is 19:38:12.

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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.