How far is Reading, PA from Industry, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Industry, PA is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m 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
294.28 mi
05h 41m
Flight
236.84 mi
381.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.84 mi
Kilometers
381.15 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.28 mi
Kilometers
473.6 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Industry
Thu, Apr 23, 10:28 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-23T04:46
Arrive Industry
Thu, Apr 23, 10:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 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
5:36 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
Everett
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania, USA

From Reading
147 mi
02h 50m
To Industry
147.3 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    258.7 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry

    1169 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    45 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Perry Highway

    2855 ft · 1 min · Perry Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Freedom Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Freedom Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Freedom Crider Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Crows Run Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51 North, PA 68 West: Beaver, Chippewa

    2210 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 68 West: Beaver

    1154 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Avenue

    3164 ft · 1 min · State Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on State Street

    973 ft · 24 sec · State Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Midland Beaver Road

    4.3 mi · 9 min · Midland Beaver Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Wabash Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Wabash Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wabash Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
259 mi · 88%
Penn Avenue
12.7 mi · 4%
Freedom Crider Road
4.37 mi · 1%
Midland Beaver Road
4.33 mi · 1%
Ohio River Boulevard
3.2 mi · 1%
Freedom Road
2.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

259 mi · 04h 42m

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
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
236.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
02h 50m from Reading
Leave By
5:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Industry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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 miles from Reading and 147.3 miles from Industry.

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

The direct path is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 5:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.41 one way or $84.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Industry.

Stop Ideas Near Everett

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

40 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

50 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

52 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

56 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Industry. Straight-line distance: 236.84 mi (381.15 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Industry

Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,696
Coordinates40.6445100, -80.4161800
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Industry (-80.41618, 40.64451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.38 gal
39.31 L · about $42.41
Round trip
$84.83
20.76 gal · 78.62 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.5 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.41 $84.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.74 $95.48
Premium $4.95 $51.42 $102.85
Diesel $5.98 $62.07 $124.14

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Industry. The current time is 04:46:44.

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.