How far is Reading, PA from Oakwood, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Oakwood, PA is about 307 miles (494 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
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.
Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Oakwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Oakwood.
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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
277.6 mi · 5 hr 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 Toll West: New Castle
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 Toll West: New Castle
2821 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 224: Poland
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
155 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto West State Street
2062 ft · 46 sec · West State Street
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Turn left onto Lower Idlewild Drive
1287 ft · 57 sec · Lower Idlewild Drive
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Turn right onto Burns Street
738 ft · 34 sec · Burns Street
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Turn right onto Avalon Drive
143 m · 21 sec · Avalon Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avalon Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Oakwood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
278 mi · 05h 02m
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 Mostly Sunny near Oakwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Oakwood?
The road trip is about 307 miles (494 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?
Hartley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.9 miles from Reading and 154.1 miles from Oakwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 5:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.35 one way or $96.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny near Oakwood.
Stop Ideas Near Hartley
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 Hartley.
Hancock, MD
Cumberland, MD
Cumberland station
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Oakwood. Straight-line distance: 237.92 mi (382.89 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakwood
Situated in the western portion of Pennsylvania, this census-designated place is located within Lawrence County at an approximate elevation of 1,040 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0106200, -80.3795100 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakwood (-80.37951, 41.01062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 494 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $4.46 | $48.35 | $96.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $53.34 | $106.68 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $57.45 | $114.91 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $70.94 | $141.87 |
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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