How far is Huston, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Huston, PA to Reading, PA is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
219.55 mi
03h 44m
Flight
185.61 mi
298.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.61 mi
Kilometers
298.71 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.55 mi
Kilometers
353.33 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, May 3, 9:26 PM EDT
Return by in Huston
Mon, May 4, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huston
2026-05-03T17:41
Arrive Reading
Sun, May 3, 9:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huston
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Huston
108.7 mi
01h 52m
To Reading
110.9 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
29°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fireweed Road

    97 m · 14 sec · Fireweed Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Draketown Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Draketown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Latrobe Avenue

    1378 ft · 1 min · Latrobe Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Logan Place

    660 ft · 21 sec · Logan Place

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Park Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Kingwood Road

    13.4 mi · 24 min · Kingwood Road

  7. 7

    Continue on New Centerville Road

    775 ft · 16 sec · New Centerville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on New Centerville Road

    7.1 mi · 12 min · New Centerville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Tayman Avenue

    2816 ft · 59 sec · Tayman Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West Patriot Street

    2615 ft · 56 sec · West Patriot Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Center Avenue

    3136 ft · 1 min · South Center Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ramada Road

    1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    986 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    176.8 mi · 3 hr 14 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 Huston 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
177 mi · 81%
Kingwood Road
13.4 mi · 6%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 3%
New Centerville Road
7.22 mi · 3%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 2%
Park Street
2.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

177 mi · 03h 14m

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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
185.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
01h 52m from Huston
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Huston and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huston to Reading?

The road trip is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Huston and 110.9 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.67 one way or $63.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Huston and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huston and Reading. Straight-line distance: 185.61 mi (298.71 km).

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#1 Huston

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Population1,352
Coordinates39.8295200, -79.3753100
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Fireweed Road (-79.375256, 39.829411)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.75 gal
29.33 L · about $31.67
Round trip
$63.33
15.5 gal · 58.66 L
Estimated CO2
68.9 kg one way
Round trip: 137.7 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.67 $63.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.64 $71.28
Premium $4.95 $38.39 $76.79
Diesel $5.98 $46.35 $92.69

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Huston and Reading. The current time is 17:41:25.

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.