How far is Reading, PA from Forest Hills, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Forest Hills, PA is about 248.1 miles (399.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 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.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Forest Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Forest Hills.
-
1
Start on Penn Street
1917 ft · 40 sec · Penn Street
-
2
Continue on Penn Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue
-
3
Take the ramp slight left
1411 ft · 35 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 13 min
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
1843 ft · 52 sec
-
6
Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
3107 ft · 1 min
-
9
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
219.9 mi · 4 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
3215 ft · 1 min
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
1611 ft · 40 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
8.4 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Highway
-
13
Continue on Greensburg Avenue
1093 ft · 31 sec · Greensburg Avenue
-
14
Continue on Lincoln Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway
-
15
Continue on Ardmore Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ardmore Boulevard
-
16
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ardmore Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Forest Hills.
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
220 mi · 04h 00m
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 Forest Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Forest Hills?
The road trip is about 248.1 miles (399.2 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.7 miles from Reading and 124.4 miles from Forest Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.5 miles (332.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.52 one way or $77.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Mostly Cloudy near Forest Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Forest Hills. Straight-line distance: 206.56 mi (332.43 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forest Hills
Situated in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, within the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, this borough lies at a mean elevation of approximately 961 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4197900, -79.8500500 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Hills (-79.85005, 40.41979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $38.52 | $77.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $42.20 | $84.40 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $46.15 | $92.30 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $57.59 | $115.19 |
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 · Nov 06, 2026