How far is Reading, PA from Pittsfield, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Pittsfield, PA is about 272 miles (437.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
271.98 mi
05h 52m
Flight
207.59 mi
334.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.59 mi
Kilometers
334.09 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.98 mi
Kilometers
437.71 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 16, 9:34 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Thu, Apr 16, 3:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-04-16T03:42
Arrive Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 16, 9:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 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
5:16 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
Howard
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Reading
135.8 mi
02h 56m
To Pittsfield
136.1 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Pittsfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Street

    85 m · 9 sec · Penn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    2689 ft · 56 sec · North 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Centre Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Centre Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on South Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Centre Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3219 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1321 ft · 19 sec · South 4th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street

    2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on South Market Street

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    112.9 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Keystone Shortway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.3 mi · 19 min

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Montmorenci Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Montmorenci Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Montmorenci Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Montmorenci Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Highland Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Highland Road

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kane-Russell City Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Kane-Russell City Road

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right

    8.6 mi · 12 min

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  42. 42

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  43. 43

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  44. 44

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  46. 46

    Continue on Main Street

    1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  47. 47

    Continue on Crescent Park

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park

  48. 48

    Continue on Warren Bypass

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Warren Bypass

  49. 49

    Continue on Youngsville Bypass

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Youngsville Bypass

  50. 50

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  51. 51

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    86 m · 18 sec · Prospect Street

  52. 52

    Turn left onto Church Street

    116 m · 19 sec · Church Street

  53. 53

    Turn right onto Center Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Center Street

  54. 54

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
54 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
113 mi · 42%
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi · 5%
Kane-Russell City Road
13.7 mi · 5%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 4%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 4%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

113 mi · 02h 01m

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
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.4 mi
207.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howard
02h 56m from Reading
Leave By
5:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Reading and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reading to Pittsfield?

The road trip is about 272 miles (437.7 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Howard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Reading and 136.1 miles from Pittsfield.

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

The direct path is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.4 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 5:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.23 one way or $78.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Reading and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsfield.

Stop Ideas Near Howard

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Howard, 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 Howard.

RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

62 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

84 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Pittsfield. Straight-line distance: 207.59 mi (334.09 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population88,217
Coordinates40.3356500, -75.9268700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Pittsfield

#2 Pittsfield

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania

Population1,337
Coordinates41.8356100, -79.3814400
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Pittsfield (-79.38144, 41.83561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.6 gal
36.33 L · about $39.23
Round trip
$78.45
19.2 gal · 72.66 L
Estimated CO2
85.3 kg one way
Round trip: 170.6 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.23 $78.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.15 $88.30
Premium $4.95 $47.56 $95.12
Diesel $5.98 $57.41 $114.82

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Pittsfield. The current time is 03:42:48.

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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.