How far is Reading, PA from Beaverdale, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Beaverdale, PA is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 03h 39m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Scattered Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Beaverdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Beaverdale.
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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
141.4 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1614 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 869: St. Clairsville, Osterburg
1590 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Lumber Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lumber Street
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Continue on William Penn Road
1086 ft · 23 sec · William Penn Road
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Turn left
56 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Heritage Road
1644 ft · 33 sec · Heritage Road
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Turn right onto Central Street
40 m · 3 sec · Central Street
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Continue on Heritage Drive
621 ft · 13 sec · Heritage Drive
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Continue on Heritage Road
136 m · 9 sec · Heritage Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Heritage Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Heritage Road
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Turn right onto Burnt House Road
8.4 mi · 15 min · Burnt House Road
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Continue on Shawnee Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Shawnee Road
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Turn slight right onto Railroad Street
783 ft · 16 sec · Railroad Street
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Continue on Shawnee Road
845 ft · 19 sec · Shawnee Road
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Turn right onto Cameron Avenue
2240 ft · 47 sec · Cameron Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1154 ft · 32 sec · Cedar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Beaverdale.
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
141 mi · 02h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Scattered Rain And Snow Showers near Beaverdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Beaverdale?
The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Reading and 91.5 miles from Beaverdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.35 one way or $56.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Scattered Rain And Snow Showers near Beaverdale.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Beaverdale. Straight-line distance: 145.9 mi (234.81 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beaverdale
Located in Summerhill Township within Cambria County, Pennsylvania, this small census-designated place sits at a significant elevation of 1,923 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3220200, -78.6969600 |
| Altitude | 586 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beaverdale (-78.69696, 40.32202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $4.40 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $31.06 | $62.12 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $33.96 | $67.93 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $42.39 | $84.78 |
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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