How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Reading, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Pittsburgh and Reading is 214.24 miles (344.79 km).
Flight distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Reading, PA is 214.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Pittsburgh to Reading with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Reading, Pennsylvania is: 261.68 miles (421.14 km) by car.
Driving from Pittsburgh to Reading will take approximately 04 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. It is located on the Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is known for its steel industry, its many bridges, and its many attractions, such as the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Andy Warhol Museum.
| Population | 299226 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°26'26"N 79°59'45"W |
| Latitude | 40.4406200 |
| Longitude | -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located on the Schuylkill River in eastern Pennsylvania. Reading is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Reading Public Museum and the Reading Central Railroad.
| Population | 88217 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°20'8"N 75°55'37"W |
| Latitude | 40.3356500 |
| Longitude | -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Reading: Penn Street (-75.926876,40.335365)
Estimated Travel Time Between Pittsburgh and Reading
The distance between Pittsburgh and Reading is 421 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 40 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Reading. The current time is 06:32:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.95 liters (9.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pittsburgh and Reading.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pittsburgh to Reading is $34.32 (diesel $44.02).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $34.32 | $38.07 | $41.02 | $44.02 |
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The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pittsburgh and Reading (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
