How far is Ingram, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Ingram, PA to Reading, PA is about 263.6 miles (424.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218 miles (350.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
263.64 mi
04h 03m
Flight
218.01 mi
350.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.01 mi
Kilometers
350.86 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.64 mi
Kilometers
424.28 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Ingram
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ingram
2026-04-22T22:10
Arrive Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ingram
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 Ingram
131.7 mi
02h 01m
To Reading
132 mi
02h 01m

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
9 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 Ingram and Reading.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mainsgate Street

    1062 ft · 48 sec · Mainsgate Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Berry Street

    1 km · 1 min · Berry Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Straka Street

    109 m · 10 sec · Straka Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Chartiers Avenue

    2722 ft · 1 min · Chartiers Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Corliss Street

    1881 ft · 56 sec · Corliss Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Carson Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Carson Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto PA 837 South: Downtown

    1957 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Carson Street

    2564 ft · 1 min · West Carson Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1377 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    705 ft · 12 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  12. 12

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

    1317 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    230.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ingram 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
231 mi · 88%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 6%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 3%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 2%
West Carson Street
1.43 mi · 1%
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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
218 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 01m from Ingram
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 263.6 miles (424.3 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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 131.7 miles from Ingram and 132 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 218 miles (350.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.00 one way or $76.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ingram 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 Ingram and Reading. Straight-line distance: 218.01 mi (350.86 km).

Ingram

#1 Ingram

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population3,175
Coordinates40.4461800, -80.0675500
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Mainsgate Street (-80.067624, 40.446227)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.22 L · about $38.00
Round trip
$76.00
18.6 gal · 70.44 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.00 $76.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.77 $85.54
Premium $4.95 $46.07 $92.14
Diesel $5.98 $55.61 $111.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ingram and Reading. The current time is 22:10:14.

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.