How far is Reading, PA from Hatfield, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Hatfield, PA is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.45 mi
04h 44m
Flight
203.92 mi
328.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.92 mi
Kilometers
328.17 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.45 mi
Kilometers
391.79 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hatfield
Wed, Jun 10, 6:53 PM EDT
Return by in Reading
Wed, Jun 10, 11:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-06-10T14:09
Arrive Hatfield
Wed, Jun 10, 6:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
121.5 mi
02h 22m
To Hatfield
121.9 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

    1735 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  12. 12

    Continue on Three Mile Hill

    665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

  13. 13

    Turn left

    8 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    4 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Blackstone Road

    3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue

    2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto University Drive

    8.9 mi · 10 min · University Drive

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51

    1294 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pittsburgh Road

    652 ft · 17 sec · Pittsburgh Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Pittsburgh Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Morgantown Road

    3054 ft · 54 sec · Morgantown Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgantown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
197 mi · 81%
Penn Avenue
12.7 mi · 5%
University Drive
8.95 mi · 4%
State Route 31
6.05 mi · 2%
Memorial Boulevard
3.98 mi · 2%
Morgantown Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

197 mi · 03h 36m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
203.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 22m from Reading
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Reading and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hatfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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 121.5 miles from Reading and 121.9 miles from Hatfield.

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

The direct path is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 7:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.10 one way or $70.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Reading and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hatfield.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Hatfield. Straight-line distance: 203.92 mi (328.17 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Hatfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,323
Coordinates39.8778500, -79.7392100
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Hatfield (-79.73921, 39.87785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.59 gal
32.52 L · about $35.10
Round trip
$70.20
17.18 gal · 65.04 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.7 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.10 $70.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.51 $79.01
Premium $4.95 $42.55 $85.11
Diesel $5.98 $51.37 $102.74

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Hatfield. The current time is 14:09:10.

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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.