How far is Reading, PA from Avalon, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Avalon, PA is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.1 miles (351 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Avalon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Avalon.
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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
230.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.2 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge, North Shore
1703 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
1301 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward US 19, PA 65 North: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
105 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, PA 65 North
1531 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Ohio River Boulevard
4.6 mi · 9 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Turn right onto Elizabeth Avenue
1592 ft · 1 min · Elizabeth Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto California Avenue
1259 ft · 40 sec · California Avenue
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Turn left
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
16 m · 4 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 Avalon.
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
231 mi · 04h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Reading and Showers And Thunderstorms near Avalon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Avalon?
The road trip is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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 133.2 miles from Reading and 133.6 miles from Avalon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.1 miles (351 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 6:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.49 one way or $76.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Reading and Showers And Thunderstorms near Avalon.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Avalon. Straight-line distance: 218.09 mi (350.98 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avalon
City on Santa Catalina Island in California, United States
| Population | 4,506 |
| Coordinates | 40.5009000, -80.0675600 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avalon (-80.06756, 40.5009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $38.49 | $76.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.32 | $86.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $46.67 | $93.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $56.33 | $112.66 |
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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