How far is Reading, PA from Sharpsville, PA?

The driving distance from Reading, PA to Sharpsville, PA is about 302.1 miles (486.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m 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
302.14 mi
05h 46m
Flight
246.12 mi
396.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.12 mi
Kilometers
396.09 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.14 mi
Kilometers
486.24 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharpsville
Wed, May 6, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Reading
Wed, May 6, 7:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reading
2026-05-05T19:45
Arrive Sharpsville
Wed, May 6, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 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
Snow Shoe
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Reading
150.8 mi
02h 53m
To Sharpsville
151.3 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    219.3 mi · 3 hr 56 min · Keystone Shortway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 760 North: Sharon-Hermitage

    1 km · 2 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    810 ft · 15 sec · Beaver Valley Expressway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 18 North: Hermitage

    1466 ft · 36 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto New Castle Road

    104 m · 7 sec · New Castle Road

  34. 34

    Continue on South Hermitage Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Hermitage Road

  35. 35

    Continue on North Hermitage Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Hermitage Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Lamor Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lamor Road

  37. 37

    Continue on South Walnut Street

    1120 ft · 36 sec · South Walnut Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto South Mercer Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · South Mercer Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Mercer Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
219 mi · 73%
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi · 5%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 4%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 4%
South Market Street
9.74 mi · 3%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

219 mi · 03h 56m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56 mi
246.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snow Shoe
02h 53m from Reading
Leave By
5:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Reading and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sharpsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 302.1 miles (486.2 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Snow Shoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.8 miles from Reading and 151.3 miles from Sharpsville.

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

The direct path is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 5:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.56 one way or $87.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Reading and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sharpsville.

Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Lewistown

58 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

69 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Sharpsville. Straight-line distance: 246.12 mi (396.09 km).

Reading

#1 Reading

The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Sharpsville

City in Tipton County, Indiana, United States of America

Population4,041
Coordinates41.2592200, -80.4720100
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading (-75.92687, 40.33565)
End: Sharpsville (-80.47201, 41.25922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.66 gal
40.36 L · about $43.56
Round trip
$87.11
21.32 gal · 80.72 L
Estimated CO2
94.7 kg one way
Round trip: 189.5 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.56 $87.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.03 $98.05
Premium $4.95 $52.81 $105.62
Diesel $5.98 $63.75 $127.49

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Reading and Sharpsville. The current time is 19:45:45.

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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.