How far is Level Green, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Level Green, PA to Reading, PA is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Level Green and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Level Green and Reading.
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Start on the route
49 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Murrysville Road
1859 ft · 58 sec · Murrysville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harrison City Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrison City Road
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Continue on Harrison City-Jeannette Road
2 mi · 4 min · Harrison City-Jeannette Road
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Turn right onto Sandy Hill Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Sandy Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Manor Harrison City Road
980 ft · 20 sec · Manor Harrison City Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1086 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
744 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto North Thompson Lane
1116 ft · 36 sec · North Thompson Lane
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
1242 ft · 34 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Arona Road
2871 ft · 59 sec · Arona Road
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Turn right onto Wendel Road
62 m · 10 sec · Wendel Road
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
219.8 mi · 4 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
1054 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Penn Street
85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Level Green and Reading.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
220 mi · 04h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Level Green 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 Level Green to Reading?
The road trip is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.2 miles from Level Green and 123.8 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.61 one way or $77.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Level Green and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Level Green and Reading. Straight-line distance: 199.73 mi (321.43 km).
#1 Level Green
Located within Penn Township in Westmoreland County, this southwestern Pennsylvania community sits at an elevation of approximately 1,033 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3934000, -79.7203200 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $38.61 | $77.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $42.60 | $85.20 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $45.89 | $91.78 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $56.66 | $113.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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