How far is Latrobe, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Latrobe, PA to Reading, PA is about 218.7 miles (351.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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
218.67 mi
03h 52m
Flight
181.85 mi
292.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.85 mi
Kilometers
292.66 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.67 mi
Kilometers
351.92 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Wed, May 13, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Latrobe
Wed, May 13, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Latrobe
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Reading
Wed, May 13, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Latrobe
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Latrobe
106.4 mi
01h 56m
To Reading
112.3 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Industrial Boulevard

    53 m · 5 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillview Avenue

    1161 ft · 25 sec · Hillview Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Eaton Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Eaton Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    863 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    19.4 mi · 31 min · Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Pitt Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Pitt Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    25.2 mi · 39 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 50 sec · Country Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1593 ft · 46 sec · Business 220

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    921 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    141.3 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Latrobe 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
141 mi · 65%
Lincoln Highway
50.7 mi · 23%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 3%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 2%
Lincoln Avenue
1.42 mi · 1%
West Pitt Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

141 mi · 02h 34m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
181.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
01h 56m from Latrobe
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Latrobe and Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218.7 miles (351.9 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Latrobe and 112.3 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.54 one way or $63.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Latrobe and Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Latrobe and Reading. Straight-line distance: 181.85 mi (292.66 km).

Latrobe

#1 Latrobe

City in Pennsylvania

Population7,767
Coordinates40.3211800, -79.3794800
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Industrial Boulevard (-79.379451, 40.321147)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.72 gal
29.21 L · about $31.54
Round trip
$63.09
15.44 gal · 58.42 L
Estimated CO2
68.6 kg one way
Round trip: 137.2 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.54 $63.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.50 $71.01
Premium $4.95 $38.24 $76.49
Diesel $5.98 $46.17 $92.33

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Latrobe and Reading. The current time is 20:59:08.

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.