How far is Monroeville, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Monroeville, PA to Reading, PA is about 250.2 miles (402.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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
250.14 mi
04h 00m
Flight
203.3 mi
327.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.3 mi
Kilometers
327.18 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.14 mi
Kilometers
402.56 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Return by in Monroeville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroeville
2026-04-23T01:04
Arrive Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroeville
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Monroeville
124 mi
02h 00m
To Reading
126.1 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rosecrest Drive

    758 ft · 22 sec · Rosecrest Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rosecrest Drive

    1012 ft · 30 sec · Rosecrest Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Monroeville Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Monroeville Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Northern Pike

    1953 ft · 48 sec · Northern Pike

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Mosside Boulevard

    531 ft · 10 sec · Mosside Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Daugherty Drive

    56 m · 10 sec · Daugherty Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right

    128 m · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    885 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    230.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroeville 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
231 mi · 92%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 3%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 2%
Monroeville Boulevard
2.14 mi · 1%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.71 mi
South 5th Street
0.42 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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
203.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 00m from Monroeville
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monroeville and Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250.2 miles (402.6 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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 124 miles from Monroeville and 126.1 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.08 one way or $72.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroeville and Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroeville and Reading. Straight-line distance: 203.3 mi (327.18 km).

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#1 Monroeville

City in Alabama, United States

Population28,176
Coordinates40.4211800, -79.7881000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Rosecrest Drive (-79.788104, 40.421173)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.83 gal
33.41 L · about $36.08
Round trip
$72.16
17.66 gal · 66.82 L
Estimated CO2
78.5 kg one way
Round trip: 156.9 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.08 $72.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.61 $81.22
Premium $4.95 $43.74 $87.49
Diesel $5.98 $52.80 $105.61

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 Monroeville and Reading. The current time is 01:04:46.

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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.