How far is Reading, PA from Mount Oliver, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Mount Oliver, PA is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Mount Oliver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Mount Oliver.
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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
230.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.6 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
146 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Bates Street
541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street
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Turn left onto Second Avenue
600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue
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Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
2111 ft · 1 min · Hot Metal Street
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Turn right onto Sidney Street
943 ft · 38 sec · Sidney Street
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Turn left onto South 27th Street
1659 ft · 1 min · South 27th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Josephine Street
24 m · 5 sec · Josephine Street
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Turn left onto Barry Street
736 ft · 22 sec · Barry Street
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Turn right onto Mission Street
2073 ft · 1 min · Mission Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 18th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 18th Street
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Continue on Brownsville Road
1202 ft · 27 sec · Brownsville Road
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Turn left onto Hays Avenue
36 m · 5 sec · Hays Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hays Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Mount Oliver.
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
231 mi · 04h 12m
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 Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Oliver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Mount Oliver?
The road trip is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?
Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.2 miles from Reading and 130.7 miles from Mount Oliver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 6:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.63 one way or $75.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Oliver.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Mount Oliver. Straight-line distance: 213.81 mi (344.09 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Oliver
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,257 |
| Coordinates | 40.4142400, -79.9878300 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Oliver (-79.98783, 40.41424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $37.63 | $75.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.36 | $84.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $45.63 | $91.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $55.08 | $110.15 |
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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