How far is Reading, PA from Brentwood, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Brentwood, PA is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.1 miles (343 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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
254.61 mi
05h 01m
Flight
213.13 mi
343 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.13 mi
Kilometers
343 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.61 mi
Kilometers
409.75 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:55 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 1:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-19T03:54
Arrive Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Reading
127.1 mi
02h 30m
To Brentwood
127.5 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    219.9 mi · 4 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

    3215 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Church Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Delwar Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Delwar Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Streets Run Road

    842 ft · 28 sec · Streets Run Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Prospect Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Prospect Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Willock Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Willock Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Willock Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
220 mi · 86%
Penn Avenue
12.7 mi · 5%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.28 mi · 1%
Lebanon Church Road
2.81 mi · 1%
West 5th Avenue
1.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

220 mi · 04h 00m

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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
213.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 30m from Reading
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 127.1 miles from Reading and 127.5 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 213.1 miles (343 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 6:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.69 one way or $73.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Chance Rain Showers near Brentwood.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 213.13 mi (343 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Brentwood

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population9,203
Coordinates40.3706300, -79.9747700
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Brentwood (-79.97477, 40.37063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.98 gal
34.01 L · about $36.69
Round trip
$73.38
17.96 gal · 68.02 L
Estimated CO2
79.8 kg one way
Round trip: 159.6 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.69 $73.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.30 $82.60
Premium $4.95 $44.49 $88.97
Diesel $5.98 $53.70 $107.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Brentwood. The current time is 03:54:01.

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.