How far is Reading, PA from New Stanton, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to New Stanton, PA is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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
228.74 mi
04h 18m
Flight
194.27 mi
312.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.27 mi
Kilometers
312.65 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.74 mi
Kilometers
368.12 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Stanton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 PM EDT
Return by in Reading
Sun, Apr 19, 10:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-19T13:40
Arrive New Stanton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
8:22 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
114.2 mi
02h 09m
To New Stanton
114.6 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and New Stanton.

  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

    212.1 mi · 3 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward New Stanton, Hunker

    728 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Hunker

    57 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Bair Boulevard

    665 ft · 14 sec · Bair Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bair Boulevard

    34 m · 2 sec · Bair Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Bair Boulevard

    1137 ft · 26 sec · Bair Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Center Avenue

    115 m · 13 sec · North Center Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    50 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    20 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
212 mi · 93%
Penn Avenue
12.7 mi · 6%
I 70 West
1.34 mi · 1%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.84 mi
I 76 Toll West
0.59 mi
Penn Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

212 mi · 03h 52m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
194.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 09m from Reading
Leave By
8:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Reading and Partly Sunny near New Stanton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to New Stanton?

The road trip is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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 114.2 miles from Reading and 114.6 miles from New Stanton.

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

The direct path is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 8:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.97 one way or $65.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Reading and Partly Sunny near New Stanton.

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 New Stanton. Straight-line distance: 194.27 mi (312.65 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
New Stanton

#2 New Stanton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,042
Coordinates40.2192400, -79.6094800
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: New Stanton (-79.60948, 40.21924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.55 L · about $32.97
Round trip
$65.95
16.14 gal · 61.1 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.97 $65.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.11 $74.23
Premium $4.95 $39.98 $79.96
Diesel $5.98 $48.26 $96.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and New Stanton. The current time is 13:40:30.

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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.