How far is Reading, PA from Pitcairn, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Pitcairn, PA is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Pitcairn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Pitcairn.
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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
219.9 mi · 4 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
3215 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
1611 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right
138 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto 10th Street
1036 ft · 28 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
641 ft · 20 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
698 ft · 20 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1849 ft · 42 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
111 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
116 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Continue on Trafford Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Trafford Road
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1463 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Tri Boro Expressway
873 ft · 19 sec · Tri Boro Expressway
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Continue on Broadway Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broadway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Center Avenue
148 m · 21 sec · Center Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Pitcairn.
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
220 mi · 04h 00m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pitcairn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Pitcairn?
The road trip is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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 122.3 miles from Reading and 122.7 miles from Pitcairn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 7:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.30 one way or $70.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pitcairn.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Pitcairn. Straight-line distance: 202.77 mi (326.33 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pitcairn
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,136 |
| Coordinates | 40.4031200, -79.7781000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pitcairn (-79.7781, 40.40312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $35.30 | $70.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.74 | $79.47 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $42.80 | $85.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $51.67 | $103.33 |
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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