How far is Reading, PA from Ellport, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Ellport, PA is about 296.3 miles (476.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 37m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Ellport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Ellport.
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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
274.5 mi · 4 hr 59 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Ellwood City, Beaver Falls
1454 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Big Beaver Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Big Beaver Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arthur Street
1346 ft · 51 sec · Arthur Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on West Lawrence Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lawrence Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1128 ft · 33 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Fountain Avenue
2447 ft · 1 min · Fountain Avenue
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Continue on Portersville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Portersville Road
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Turn left onto Jamison Avenue
1964 ft · 1 min · Jamison Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
27 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Ellport.
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
275 mi · 04h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Reading and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Ellport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Ellport?
The road trip is about 296.3 miles (476.8 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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 147.9 miles from Reading and 148.4 miles from Ellport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.1 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 5:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.74 one way or $85.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Ellport.
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 Ellport. Straight-line distance: 230.15 mi (370.39 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellport
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,102 |
| Coordinates | 40.8639500, -80.2589500 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellport (-80.25895, 40.86395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $4.09 | $42.74 | $85.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.11 | $96.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $51.82 | $103.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.55 | $125.10 |
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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