How far is Pittsfield, PA from Reading, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsfield, PA to Reading, PA is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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
276.19 mi
05h 15m
Flight
207.59 mi
334.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.59 mi
Kilometers
334.09 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.19 mi
Kilometers
444.49 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reading
Thu, Apr 16, 8:45 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 16, 2:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsfield
2026-04-16T03:30
Arrive Reading
Thu, Apr 16, 8:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsfield
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
Curtin
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Pittsfield
135.3 mi
02h 37m
To Reading
140.9 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    8 m · 3 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    143 m · 26 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Warren Bypass

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Warren Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Crescent Park

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West

    81 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    15.2 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Boot Jack Road

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Park Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    112.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  29. 29

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  30. 30

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  36. 36

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  39. 39

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on Centre Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street

  41. 41

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  43. 43

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  44. 44

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  45. 45

    Continue on North Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

  46. 46

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  47. 47

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue

  48. 48

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 4th Street

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1101 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street

  50. 50

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street

  51. 51

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsfield and Reading.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
52 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
113 mi · 41%
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi · 4%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 4%
South Main Street
10.8 mi · 4%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 4%
Pottsville Pike
10.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

113 mi · 02h 01m

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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.6 mi
207.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Curtin
02h 37m from Pittsfield
Leave By
6:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsfield and Partly Sunny near Reading.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Curtin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.3 miles from Pittsfield and 140.9 miles from Reading.

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

The direct path is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 6:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.84 one way or $79.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsfield and Partly Sunny near Reading.

Stop Ideas Near Curtin

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

45 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

54 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

59 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

75 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsfield and Reading. Straight-line distance: 207.59 mi (334.09 km).

Pittsfield

#1 Pittsfield

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania

Population1,337
Coordinates41.8356100, -79.3814400
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Reading

#2 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-79.381439, 41.835574)
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.75 gal
36.89 L · about $39.84
Round trip
$79.68
19.5 gal · 73.78 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.3 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.84 $79.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.84 $89.68
Premium $4.95 $48.30 $96.60
Diesel $5.98 $58.31 $116.61

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsfield and Reading. The current time is 03:30:02.

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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.