How far is Reading, PA from Point, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Point, PA is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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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 03h 17m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Point.
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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
141.4 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto Bedford
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Business 220
1435 ft · 40 sec · Business 220
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Turn right onto Weber Lane
1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane
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Turn left onto Country Ridge Road
1421 ft · 52 sec · Country Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Tulls Hill Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Tulls Hill Road
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Turn left onto Point Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Point Road
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Turn sharp right onto Gordon Road
20 m · 3 sec · Gordon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gordon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Point.
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
141 mi · 02h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Reading and Sunny near Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Point?
The road trip is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Reading and 82.5 miles from Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.74 one way or $47.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Point.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
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 Plainfield.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Lewistown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Point. Straight-line distance: 142.19 mi (228.83 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Point
Township in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,582 |
| Coordinates | 40.0775800, -78.6003000 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Point (-78.6003, 40.07758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $4.09 | $23.74 | $47.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.72 | $53.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $28.78 | $57.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $34.74 | $69.49 |
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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