How far is Reading, PA from Smethport, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to Smethport, PA is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Smethport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Smethport.
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Start on Penn Street
85 m · 9 sec · Penn Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
2689 ft · 56 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn slight left onto Centre Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on South Centre Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · South Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
3219 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on South 4th Street
1321 ft · 19 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.2 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike
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Continue on Route 61 South
3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South
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Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
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Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street
2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street
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Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on South Market Street
9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street
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Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
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Continue on Factory Street
716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street
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Continue on Continental Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
13.2 mi · 14 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport
1888 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway
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Continue on US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15
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Continue on Montgomery Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike
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Continue on Hastings Street
3122 ft · 1 min · Hastings Street
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Continue on Market Street
2304 ft · 59 sec · Market Street
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Take the exit left
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield
27.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 414: Morris, Liberty
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Route 414
3 mi · 5 min · Route 414
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 414
6.8 mi · 12 min · Route 414
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Continue on Route 287
10.6 mi · 19 min · Route 287
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1727 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue
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Continue on Route 660
1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660
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Continue on Pinecreek Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Pinecreek Road
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
17.1 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East Second Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · East Second Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
663 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
633 ft · 28 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Eulalia Street
1254 ft · 46 sec · Eulalia Street
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Continue on Eulalia Street
747 ft · 24 sec · Eulalia Street
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Continue on Port Allegany Road
2433 ft · 59 sec · Port Allegany Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15.1 mi · 22 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Smethport-Port Allegany Road
2619 ft · 1 min · Smethport-Port Allegany Road
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Continue on East Street
1678 ft · 45 sec · East Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2710 ft · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
686 ft · 36 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto West Green Street
39 m · 6 sec · West Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Reading and Smethport.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 15 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield
27.3 mi · 00h 31m
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 Smethport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Smethport?
The road trip is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
Garden View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.1 miles from Reading and 113.3 miles from Smethport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 6:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.65 one way or $65.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Sunny near Smethport.
Stop Ideas Near Garden View
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 Garden View.
Lewistown
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Smethport. Straight-line distance: 166.1 mi (267.31 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smethport
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,518 |
| Coordinates | 41.8111700, -78.4447400 |
| Altitude | 475 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smethport (-78.44474, 41.81117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $4.09 | $32.65 | $65.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.75 | $73.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $39.58 | $79.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $47.78 | $95.56 |
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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