How far is Reading, PA from Aliquippa, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Aliquippa, PA is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.6 miles (366.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Aliquippa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Aliquippa.
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Start on Penn Street
1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street
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Continue on Penn Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1411 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
1843 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
3107 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
258.7 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry
772 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry
121 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight left
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Perry Highway
2855 ft · 1 min · Perry Highway
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Turn left onto Freedom Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Freedom Road
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Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road
30 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road
2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road
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Turn straight onto Crows Run Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road
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Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard
2.1 mi · 2 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Monaca-East Rochester Bridge
2547 ft · 45 sec · Monaca-East Rochester Bridge
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Continue on 17th Street
592 ft · 10 sec · 17th Street
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Continue on 17th Street
94 m · 6 sec · 17th Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
2214 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Constitution Boulevard
3.2 mi · 5 min · Constitution Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1035 ft · 47 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto River Avenue
1262 ft · 60 sec · River Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
13 m · 7 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Aliquippa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Aliquippa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Aliquippa?
The road trip is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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 144.7 miles from Reading and 145 miles from Aliquippa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.6 miles (366.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 5:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.76 one way or $83.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Aliquippa.
Stop Ideas Near Everett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Everett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Aliquippa. Straight-line distance: 227.59 mi (366.27 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aliquippa
City of Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,743 |
| Coordinates | 40.6367300, -80.2400600 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aliquippa (-80.24006, 40.63673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $41.76 | $83.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.00 | $94.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $50.63 | $101.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $61.12 | $122.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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