How far is Reading, PA from Homestead, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Homestead, PA is about 252 miles (405.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Homestead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Homestead.
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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
219.9 mi · 4 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
3215 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
1611 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
2635 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Duquesne
1254 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge
2306 ft · 39 sec · McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge
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Continue on South Duquesne Avenue
2202 ft · 50 sec · South Duquesne Avenue
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Continue on Duquesne Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Duquesne Boulevard
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Continue on Kennywood Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kennywood Boulevard
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Continue on River Road
1.5 km · 2 min · River Road
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Continue on East 8th Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · East 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Amity Street
93 m · 15 sec · Amity Street
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Turn right onto East 9th Avenue
154 m · 24 sec · East 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Street
75 m · 8 sec · West Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Homestead.
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.
Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Homestead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Homestead?
The road trip is about 252 miles (405.6 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
McConnellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Reading and 126.2 miles from Homestead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 7:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.32 one way or $72.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Homestead.
Stop Ideas Near McConnellsburg
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 McConnellsburg.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Martinsburg station
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Homestead. Straight-line distance: 209.81 mi (337.66 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homestead
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,133 |
| Coordinates | 40.4059000, -79.9119900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homestead (-79.91199, 40.4059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $36.32 | $72.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.89 | $81.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $44.04 | $88.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $53.16 | $106.32 |
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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