How far is Reading, PA from Bessemer, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Bessemer, PA is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.4 miles (391.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Bessemer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Bessemer.
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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
277.6 mi · 5 hr 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 Toll West: New Castle
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 Toll West: New Castle
2821 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
8.6 mi · 9 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 108: Mount Jackson
1864 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Mount Jackson Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mount Jackson Road
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Turn right onto Edinburg Road
1178 ft · 24 sec · Edinburg Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mohawk School Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk School Road
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Keep slight left to continue on East Poland Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Poland Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
27 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Bessemer.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
278 mi · 05h 02m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Bessemer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Bessemer?
The road trip is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.6 miles from Reading and 154.8 miles from Bessemer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.4 miles (391.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 5:22 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.72 one way or $95.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Mostly Cloudy near Bessemer.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
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 Bedford.
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Cumberland station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Bessemer. Straight-line distance: 243.39 mi (391.7 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bessemer
Situated in Lawrence County, western Pennsylvania, this borough rests at an elevation of approximately 1086 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9747800, -80.4936800 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bessemer (-80.49368, 40.97478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $4.39 | $47.72 | $95.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $52.37 | $104.73 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $57.22 | $114.44 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $71.51 | $143.03 |
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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