How far is Reading, PA from Cross Creek, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Cross Creek, PA is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Cross Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Cross Creek.
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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
212.1 mi · 3 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
40.8 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
1338 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
84 m · 14 sec · East Wylie Avenue
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Turn right onto Allison Avenue
2006 ft · 1 min · Allison Avenue
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Turn right onto Henderson Avenue
5.3 mi · 10 min · Henderson Avenue
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Continue on Henderson Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Henderson Road
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Continue on Main Street
2531 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Burgettstown Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Burgettstown Road
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Continue on Smith Township State Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Smith Township State Road
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Turn left onto Cross Creek Road
755 ft · 14 sec · Cross Creek Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Creek Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cross Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cross Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Cross Creek.
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
212 mi · 03h 52m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cross Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Cross Creek?
The road trip is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?
Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.9 miles from Reading and 142.4 miles from Cross Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 5:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.98 one way or $81.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cross Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Everett
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 Everett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Cross Creek. Straight-line distance: 236.06 mi (379.9 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cross Creek
Census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,487 |
| Coordinates | 40.3289600, -80.4092300 |
| Altitude | 405 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cross Creek (-80.40923, 40.32896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $40.98 | $81.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.13 | $92.26 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $49.69 | $99.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $59.98 | $119.96 |
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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