How far is Mount Oliver, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Oliver, PA to Reading, PA is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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
263.09 mi
04h 15m
Flight
213.81 mi
344.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.81 mi
Kilometers
344.09 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.09 mi
Kilometers
423.4 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Oliver
Sat, Apr 18, 7:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Oliver
2026-04-17T23:06
Arrive Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Oliver
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 Mount Oliver
129.7 mi
02h 07m
To Reading
133.3 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Oliver and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on Hays Avenue

    36 m · 6 sec · Hays Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brownsville Road

    1202 ft · 26 sec · Brownsville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South 18th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 18th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mission Street

    2073 ft · 1 min · Mission Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Barry Street

    736 ft · 21 sec · Barry Street

  6. 6

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

    24 m · 8 sec · Josephine Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 27th Street

    644 ft · 28 sec · South 27th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jane Street

    74 m · 16 sec · Jane Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South 28th Street

    1425 ft · 1 min · South 28th Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Water Street

    141 m · 21 sec · South Water Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hot Metal Street

    1669 ft · 1 min · Hot Metal Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 17 sec · Second Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    60 m · 3 sec · Bates Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    1345 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  16. 16

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

    1317 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    230.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Oliver 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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
231 mi · 88%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.4 mi · 4%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 3%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 2%
South 18th Street
0.88 mi
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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.3 mi
213.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 07m from Mount Oliver
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Oliver 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 Mount Oliver to Reading?

The road trip is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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 129.7 miles from Mount Oliver and 133.3 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.92 one way or $75.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Oliver 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 Mount Oliver and Reading. Straight-line distance: 213.81 mi (344.09 km).

Mount Oliver

#1 Mount Oliver

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,257
Coordinates40.4142400, -79.9878300
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Hays Avenue (-79.987827, 40.41424)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.14 L · about $37.92
Round trip
$75.84
18.56 gal · 70.28 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.92 $75.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.68 $85.36
Premium $4.95 $45.97 $91.95
Diesel $5.98 $55.49 $110.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Oliver and Reading. The current time is 23:06:05.

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.