How far is Reading, PA from Blairsville, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Blairsville, PA is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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
217.23 mi
04h 33m
Flight
175.58 mi
282.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.58 mi
Kilometers
282.57 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.23 mi
Kilometers
349.6 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blairsville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sat, Apr 18, 12:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-18T03:33
Arrive Blairsville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
7:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reading
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Reading
108.4 mi
02h 16m
To Blairsville
108.8 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver

    1843 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    3107 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    141.4 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 56: Johnstown, Cessna

    1870 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Quaker Valley Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Quaker Valley Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Eichler Road

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Eichler Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Clear Shade Drive

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Scalp Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · Scalp Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

    652 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Bedford Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bedford Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Clinton Street

    672 ft · 24 sec · Clinton Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    2385 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Laurel Avenue

    2477 ft · 1 min · Laurel Avenue

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Strayer Street

    1689 ft · 58 sec · Strayer Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Harold Avenue

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Harold Avenue

  30. 30

    Take the exit right toward US 22 West: Blairsville

    861 ft · 22 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · William Penn Highway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119 North: Indiana

    2003 ft · 51 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Old William Penn Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old William Penn Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on East Market Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street

  35. 35

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
141 mi · 65%
Penn Avenue
12.7 mi · 6%
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 5%
Eichler Road
10.5 mi · 5%
William Penn Highway
9.79 mi · 5%
Harold Avenue
9.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
175.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 16m from Reading
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blairsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Reading and 108.8 miles from Blairsville.

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

The direct path is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.34 one way or $62.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blairsville.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Blairsville. Straight-line distance: 175.58 mi (282.57 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Blairsville

#2 Blairsville

City in Union County, Georgia, USA

Population3,204
Coordinates40.4311800, -79.2608700
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Blairsville (-79.26087, 40.43118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.02 L · about $31.34
Round trip
$62.68
15.34 gal · 58.04 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.34 $62.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.27 $70.55
Premium $4.95 $38.00 $75.99
Diesel $5.98 $45.87 $91.73

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Blairsville. The current time is 03:33:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.