How far is Reading, PA from Nixon, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Nixon, PA is about 275.6 miles (443.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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
Driving 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 15m.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Nixon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Nixon.
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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
248.3 mi · 4 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 8: Butler Valley, Pittsburgh, Butler
1282 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 8 North: Butler
152 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Flinn Highway
4.3 mi · 8 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Pittsburgh Road
7.8 mi · 13 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Turn right
43 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Nixon.
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
248 mi · 04h 31m
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 Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Nixon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Nixon?
The road trip is about 275.6 miles (443.5 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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 137.3 miles from Reading and 138.3 miles from Nixon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 6:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.39 one way or $86.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Nixon.
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 Nixon. Straight-line distance: 212.35 mi (341.75 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nixon
Situated within Butler County in western Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at an approximate elevation of 1220 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834000, -79.9295000 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nixon (-79.9295, 40.7834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $43.39 | $86.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $47.87 | $95.74 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $51.56 | $103.13 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $63.67 | $127.33 |
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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