How far is North Sewickley, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from North Sewickley, PA to Reading, PA is about 293.3 miles (472.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.5 miles (371 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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
293.36 mi
04h 34m
Flight
230.52 mi
370.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.52 mi
Kilometers
370.99 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.36 mi
Kilometers
472.12 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in North Sewickley
Sun, Apr 19, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Sewickley
2026-04-19T01:33
Arrive Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Sewickley
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
Everett
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania, USA

From North Sewickley
145.5 mi
02h 17m
To Reading
147.8 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Sewickley and Reading.

  1. 1

    Start on Mercer Road

    2303 ft · 1 min · Mercer Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellwood-Zelienople Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ellwood-Zelienople Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Zelienople Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Zelienople Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West New Castle Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West New Castle Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Perry Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Perry Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lindsay Road

    109 m · 8 sec · Lindsay Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

    2944 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

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

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2195 ft · 47 sec · South 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Sewickley 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
259 mi · 88%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 3%
US 222 Business
4.92 mi · 2%
I 79 South
4.3 mi · 1%
Zelienople Road
3.89 mi · 1%
Ellwood-Zelienople Road
3.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

259 mi · 04h 42m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.8 mi
230.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
02h 17m from North Sewickley
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Sewickley and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Sewickley to Reading?

The road trip is about 293.3 miles (472.1 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from North Sewickley and 147.8 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 230.5 miles (371 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.8 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 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.29 one way or $84.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Sewickley and Rain Showers Likely near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Everett

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

40 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

50 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

52 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

56 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Sewickley and Reading. Straight-line distance: 230.52 mi (370.99 km).

North Sewickley

#1 North Sewickley

Township of Pennsylvania

Population5,315
Coordinates40.8431200, -80.2697800
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Mercer Road (-80.269803, 40.843196)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.35 gal
39.19 L · about $42.29
Round trip
$84.58
20.7 gal · 78.38 L
Estimated CO2
92 kg one way
Round trip: 184 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.29 $84.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.60 $95.20
Premium $4.95 $51.27 $102.55
Diesel $5.98 $61.89 $123.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Sewickley and Reading. The current time is 01:33:48.

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.