How far is Reading, PA from Huston, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Huston, PA is about 219 miles (352.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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
218.94 mi
04h 28m
Flight
185.61 mi
298.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.61 mi
Kilometers
298.71 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.94 mi
Kilometers
352.35 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huston
Sun, May 3, 11:38 PM EDT
Return by in Reading
Mon, May 4, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-05-03T19:10
Arrive Huston
Sun, May 3, 11:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Reading
109.3 mi
02h 14m
To Huston
109.7 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NW
Destination
29°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    177.1 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown

    2296 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Ramada Road

    1822 ft · 37 sec · Ramada Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Center Avenue

    2806 ft · 56 sec · North Center Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    589 ft · 13 sec · Harrison Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tayman Avenue

    1620 ft · 32 sec · Tayman Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on New Centerville Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · New Centerville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Kingwood Road

    13.4 mi · 24 min · Kingwood Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Park Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Logan Place

    660 ft · 23 sec · Logan Place

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hugart Street

    87 m · 12 sec · Hugart Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Latrobe Avenue

    1094 ft · 48 sec · Latrobe Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Draketown Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Draketown Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Fireweed Road

    97 m · 14 sec · Fireweed Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fireweed Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
177 mi · 81%
Kingwood Road
13.4 mi · 6%
Penn Avenue
12.7 mi · 6%
New Centerville Road
7.22 mi · 3%
Park Street
2.12 mi · 1%
Draketown Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

177 mi · 03h 14m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
185.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 14m from Reading
Leave By
8:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Reading and Widespread Frost near Huston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 219 miles (352.4 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.3 miles from Reading and 109.7 miles from Huston.

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

The direct path is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 8:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.58 one way or $63.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Reading and Widespread Frost near Huston.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Huston. Straight-line distance: 185.61 mi (298.71 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
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#2 Huston

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Population1,352
Coordinates39.8295200, -79.3753100
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Huston (-79.37531, 39.82952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.73 gal
29.25 L · about $31.58
Round trip
$63.17
15.46 gal · 58.5 L
Estimated CO2
68.7 kg one way
Round trip: 137.4 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.58 $63.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.55 $71.10
Premium $4.95 $38.29 $76.59
Diesel $5.98 $46.23 $92.45

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Huston. The current time is 19:10:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.